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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.36, 649.80 and 331.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.36, 649.80 and 331.04 is: 456.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.36 : 649.80 = 331.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.36/649.80 = 331.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.36x = 649.80 × 331.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.36x = 215,109.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,109.79/471.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.36

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