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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.77, 649.73 and 284.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.77, 649.73 and 284.27 is: 392.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.77 : 649.73 = 284.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.77/649.73 = 284.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.77x = 649.73 × 284.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.77x = 184,697.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,697.83/470.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.34

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