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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.90, 649.62 and 284.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.90, 649.62 and 284.40 is: 392.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.90 : 649.62 = 284.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.90/649.62 = 284.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.90x = 649.62 × 284.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.90x = 184,751.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,751.93/470.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.34

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