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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.97, 649.62 and 353.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.97, 649.62 and 353.25 is: 487.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.97 : 649.62 = 353.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.97/649.62 = 353.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.97x = 649.62 × 353.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.97x = 229,478.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,478.27/470.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.25

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