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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.25, 650.17 and 284.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.25, 650.17 and 284.80 is: 392.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.25 : 650.17 = 284.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.25/650.17 = 284.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.25x = 650.17 × 284.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.25x = 185,168.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,168.42/471.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.93

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