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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.96, 649.27 and 411.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.96, 649.27 and 411.28 is: 566.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.96 : 649.27 = 411.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.96/649.27 = 411.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.96x = 649.27 × 411.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.96x = 267,028.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,028.34/470.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.98

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