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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.87, 650.11 and 302.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.87, 650.11 and 302.90 is: 418.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.87 : 650.11 = 302.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.87/650.11 = 302.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.87x = 650.11 × 302.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.87x = 196,915.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,915.86/470.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.19

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