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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.11, 649.98 and 274.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.11, 649.98 and 274.59 is: 378.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.11 : 649.98 = 274.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.11/649.98 = 274.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.11x = 649.98 × 274.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.11x = 178,478.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,478.01/471.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.85

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