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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.24, 649.92 and 331.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.24, 649.92 and 331.20 is: 456.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.24 : 649.92 = 331.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.24/649.92 = 331.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.24x = 649.92 × 331.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.24x = 215,253.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,253.50/471.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.78

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