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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.74, 649.68 and 284.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.74, 649.68 and 284.35 is: 392.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.74 : 649.68 = 284.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.74/649.68 = 284.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.74x = 649.68 × 284.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.74x = 184,733.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,733.26/470.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.44

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