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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.89, 649.91 and 284.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.89, 649.91 and 284.39 is: 392.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.89 : 649.91 = 284.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.89/649.91 = 284.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.89x = 649.91 × 284.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.89x = 184,826.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,826.48/470.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.50

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