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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.87, 649.39 and 284.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.87, 649.39 and 284.31 is: 392.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.87 : 649.39 = 284.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.87/649.39 = 284.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.87x = 649.39 × 284.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.87x = 184,626.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,626.65/470.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.10

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