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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.81, 649.82 and 284.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.81, 649.82 and 284.31 is: 392.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.81 : 649.82 = 284.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.81/649.82 = 284.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.81x = 649.82 × 284.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.81x = 184,751.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,751.03/470.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.41

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