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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.26, 650.47 and 331.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.26, 650.47 and 331.41 is: 457.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.26 : 650.47 = 331.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.26/650.47 = 331.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.26x = 650.47 × 331.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.26x = 215,567.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,567.35/471.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.43

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