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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.97, 649.89 and 338.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.97, 649.89 and 338.40 is: 466.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.97 : 649.89 = 338.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.97/649.89 = 338.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.97x = 649.89 × 338.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.97x = 219,922.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,922.78/470.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.96

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