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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.07, 650.19 and 294.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.07, 650.19 and 294.09 is: 405.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.07 : 650.19 = 294.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.07/650.19 = 294.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.07x = 650.19 × 294.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.07x = 191,214.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,214.38/471.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.91

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