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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.10, 649.88 and 383.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.10, 649.88 and 383.62 is: 529.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.10 : 649.88 = 383.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.10/649.88 = 383.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.10x = 649.88 × 383.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.10x = 249,306.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,306.97/471.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.20

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