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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.73, 649.72 and 284.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.73, 649.72 and 284.16 is: 392.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.73 : 649.72 = 284.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.73/649.72 = 284.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.73x = 649.72 × 284.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.73x = 184,624.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,624.44/470.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.21

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