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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471, 649.94 and 274.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471, 649.94 and 274.50 is: 378.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471 : 649.94 = 274.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471/649.94 = 274.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471x = 649.94 × 274.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471x = 178,408.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,408.53/471
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.79

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