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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.82, 649.47 and 293.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.82, 649.47 and 293.72 is: 405.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.82 : 649.47 = 293.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.82/649.47 = 293.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.82x = 649.47 × 293.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.82x = 190,762.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,762.33/470.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.17

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