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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.08, 650.13 and 274.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.08, 650.13 and 274.61 is: 378.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.08 : 650.13 = 274.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.08/650.13 = 274.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.08x = 650.13 × 274.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.08x = 178,532.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,532.20/471.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.98

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