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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.17, 649.76 and 353.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.17, 649.76 and 353.43 is: 487.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.17 : 649.76 = 353.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.17/649.76 = 353.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.17x = 649.76 × 353.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.17x = 229,642.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,642.91/471.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.39

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