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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471, 649.98 and 284.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471, 649.98 and 284.49 is: 392.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471 : 649.98 = 284.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471/649.98 = 284.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471x = 649.98 × 284.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471x = 184,912.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,912.81/471
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.60

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