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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.84, 649.38 and 372.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.84, 649.38 and 372.42 is: 513.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.84 : 649.38 = 372.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.84/649.38 = 372.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.84x = 649.38 × 372.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.84x = 241,842.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,842.10/470.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.64

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