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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.82, 650.45 and 401.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.82, 650.45 and 401.60 is: 554.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.82 : 650.45 = 401.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.82/650.45 = 401.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.82x = 650.45 × 401.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.82x = 261,215.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,215.46/470.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.81

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