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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.75, 649.90 and 313.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.75, 649.90 and 313.59 is: 432.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.75 : 649.90 = 313.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.75/649.90 = 313.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.75x = 649.90 × 313.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.75x = 203,802.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,802.14/470.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.93

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