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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.90, 649.89 and 305.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.90, 649.89 and 305.16 is: 421.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.90 : 649.89 = 305.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.90/649.89 = 305.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.90x = 649.89 × 305.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.90x = 198,320.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,320.43/470.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.15

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