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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.86, 649.53 and 338.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.86, 649.53 and 338.08 is: 466.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.86 : 649.53 = 338.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.86/649.53 = 338.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.86x = 649.53 × 338.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.86x = 219,593.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,593.10/470.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.37

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