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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.23, 650.38 and 284.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.23, 650.38 and 284.74 is: 392.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.23 : 650.38 = 284.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.23/650.38 = 284.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.23x = 650.38 × 284.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.23x = 185,189.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,189.20/471.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.99

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