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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.23, 650.07 and 408.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.23, 650.07 and 408.98 is: 564.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.23 : 650.07 = 408.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.23/650.07 = 408.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.23x = 650.07 × 408.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.23x = 265,865.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,865.63/471.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.20

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