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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.28, 650.48 and 303.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.28, 650.48 and 303.34 is: 418.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.28 : 650.48 = 303.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.28/650.48 = 303.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.28x = 650.48 × 303.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.28x = 197,316.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,316.22/471.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.69

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