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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.33, 650.30 and 294.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.33, 650.30 and 294.47 is: 406.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.33 : 650.30 = 294.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.33/650.30 = 294.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.33x = 650.30 × 294.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.33x = 191,490.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,490.57/471.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.28

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