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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.18, 650.33 and 313.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.18, 650.33 and 313.53 is: 432.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.18 : 650.33 = 313.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.18/650.33 = 313.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.18x = 650.33 × 313.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.18x = 203,897.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,897.96/471.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.74

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