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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.84, 649.58 and 293.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.84, 649.58 and 293.72 is: 405.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.84 : 649.58 = 293.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.84/649.58 = 293.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.84x = 649.58 × 293.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.84x = 190,789.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,789.92/470.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.22

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