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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.92, 649.72 and 296.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.92, 649.72 and 296.32 is: 408.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.92 : 649.72 = 296.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.92/649.72 = 296.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.92x = 649.72 × 296.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.92x = 192,525.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,525.03/470.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.83

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