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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.30, 650.37 and 331.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.30, 650.37 and 331.47 is: 457.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.30 : 650.37 = 331.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.30/650.37 = 331.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.30x = 650.37 × 331.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.30x = 215,578.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,578.14/471.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.41

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