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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.34, 650.55 and 316

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.34, 650.55 and 316 is: 436.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.34 : 650.55 = 316 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.34/650.55 = 316/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.34x = 650.55 × 316
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.34x = 205,573.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,573.80/471.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.15

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