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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.74, 650.04 and 294.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.74, 650.04 and 294.01 is: 406.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.74 : 650.04 = 294.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.74/650.04 = 294.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.74x = 650.04 × 294.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.74x = 191,118.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,118.26/470.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.00

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