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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.94, 648.99 and 392.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.94, 648.99 and 392.10 is: 540.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.94 : 648.99 = 392.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.94/648.99 = 392.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.94x = 648.99 × 392.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.94x = 254,468.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,468.98/470.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.34

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