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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.93, 649.13 and 351.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.93, 649.13 and 351.09 is: 483.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.93 : 649.13 = 351.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.93/649.13 = 351.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.93x = 649.13 × 351.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.93x = 227,901.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,901.30/470.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.94

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