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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.78, 649.31 and 305.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.78, 649.31 and 305.03 is: 420.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.78 : 649.31 = 305.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.78/649.31 = 305.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.78x = 649.31 × 305.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.78x = 198,054.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,054.26/470.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.70

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