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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.19, 649.03 and 392.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.19, 649.03 and 392.35 is: 540.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.19 : 649.03 = 392.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.19/649.03 = 392.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.19x = 649.03 × 392.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.19x = 254,646.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,646.92/471.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.43

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