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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.12, 650.23 and 294.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.12, 650.23 and 294.16 is: 405.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.12 : 650.23 = 294.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.12/650.23 = 294.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.12x = 650.23 × 294.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.12x = 191,268.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,268.69/471.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.99

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