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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.22, 650.34 and 354.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.22, 650.34 and 354.58 is: 489.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.22 : 650.34 = 354.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.22/650.34 = 354.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.22x = 650.34 × 354.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.22x = 230,597.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,597.56/471.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.36

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