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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.96, 649.87 and 304.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.96, 649.87 and 304.86 is: 420.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.96 : 649.87 = 304.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.96/649.87 = 304.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.96x = 649.87 × 304.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.96x = 198,122.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,122.76/470.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.67

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