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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.33, 650.19 and 331.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.33, 650.19 and 331.20 is: 456.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.33 : 650.19 = 331.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.33/650.19 = 331.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.33x = 650.19 × 331.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.33x = 215,342.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,342.93/471.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.88

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