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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.09, 650.16 and 274.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.09, 650.16 and 274.67 is: 379.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.09 : 650.16 = 274.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.09/650.16 = 274.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.09x = 650.16 × 274.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.09x = 178,579.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,579.45/471.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.08

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