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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.36, 650.25 and 305.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.36, 650.25 and 305.37 is: 421.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.36 : 650.25 = 305.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.36/650.25 = 305.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.36x = 650.25 × 305.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.36x = 198,566.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,566.84/471.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.26

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