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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.94, 650.19 and 316.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.94, 650.19 and 316.14 is: 436.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.94 : 650.19 = 316.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.94/650.19 = 316.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.94x = 650.19 × 316.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.94x = 205,551.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,551.07/470.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.47

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