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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.16, 650.14 and 274.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.16, 650.14 and 274.64 is: 378.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.16 : 650.14 = 274.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.16/650.14 = 274.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.16x = 650.14 × 274.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.16x = 178,554.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,554.45/471.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.97

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