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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.10, 650.26 and 296.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.10, 650.26 and 296.54 is: 409.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.10 : 650.26 = 296.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.10/650.26 = 296.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.10x = 650.26 × 296.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.10x = 192,828.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,828.10/471.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.31

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