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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.90, 649.65 and 339.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.90, 649.65 and 339.62 is: 468.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.90 : 649.65 = 339.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.90/649.65 = 339.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.90x = 649.65 × 339.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.90x = 220,634.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,634.13/470.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.54

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