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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.88, 650.16 and 353.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.88, 650.16 and 353.16 is: 487.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.88 : 650.16 = 353.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.88/650.16 = 353.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.88x = 650.16 × 353.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.88x = 229,610.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,610.51/470.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.62

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