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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.24, 650.36 and 284.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.24, 650.36 and 284.74 is: 392.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.24 : 650.36 = 284.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.24/650.36 = 284.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.24x = 650.36 × 284.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.24x = 185,183.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,183.51/471.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.97

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