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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.29, 650.30 and 274.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.29, 650.30 and 274.69 is: 379.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.29 : 650.30 = 274.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.29/650.30 = 274.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.29x = 650.30 × 274.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.29x = 178,630.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,630.35/471.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.03

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