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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.82, 649.58 and 305.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.82, 649.58 and 305.25 is: 421.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.82 : 649.58 = 305.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.82/649.58 = 305.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.82x = 649.58 × 305.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.82x = 198,282.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,282.77/470.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.14

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