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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.91, 650.15 and 313.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.91, 650.15 and 313.77 is: 433.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.91 : 650.15 = 313.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.91/650.15 = 313.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.91x = 650.15 × 313.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.91x = 203,997.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,997.57/470.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.20

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