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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471, 649.98 and 287

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471, 649.98 and 287 is: 396.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471 : 649.98 = 287 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471/649.98 = 287/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471x = 649.98 × 287
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471x = 186,544.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,544.26/471
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.06

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