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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.09, 650.72 and 392.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.09, 650.72 and 392.66 is: 542.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.09 : 650.72 = 392.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.09/650.72 = 392.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.09x = 650.72 × 392.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.09x = 255,511.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,511.88/471.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.39

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