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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471, 649.07 and 313.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471, 649.07 and 313.46 is: 431.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471 : 649.07 = 313.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471/649.07 = 313.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471x = 649.07 × 313.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471x = 203,457.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,457.48/471
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.97

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