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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.32, 650.41 and 274.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.32, 650.41 and 274.86 is: 379.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.32 : 650.41 = 274.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.32/650.41 = 274.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.32x = 650.41 × 274.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.32x = 178,768.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,768.44/471.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.30

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