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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.79, 649.71 and 284.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.79, 649.71 and 284.29 is: 392.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.79 : 649.71 = 284.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.79/649.71 = 284.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.79x = 649.71 × 284.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.79x = 184,706.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,706.41/470.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.33

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