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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.06, 649.58 and 284.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.06, 649.58 and 284.58 is: 392.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.06 : 649.58 = 284.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.06/649.58 = 284.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.06x = 649.58 × 284.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.06x = 184,857.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,857.48/471.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.43

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