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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.19, 650.02 and 284.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.19, 650.02 and 284.56 is: 392.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.19 : 650.02 = 284.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.19/650.02 = 284.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.19x = 650.02 × 284.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.19x = 184,969.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,969.69/471.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.56

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