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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.18, 650.07 and 305.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.18, 650.07 and 305.49 is: 421.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.18 : 650.07 = 305.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.18/650.07 = 305.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.18x = 650.07 × 305.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.18x = 198,589.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,589.88/471.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.47

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