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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.17, 650.13 and 274.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.17, 650.13 and 274.65 is: 378.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.17 : 650.13 = 274.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.17/650.13 = 274.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.17x = 650.13 × 274.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.17x = 178,558.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,558.20/471.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.97

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