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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.37, 649.92 and 305.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.37, 649.92 and 305.52 is: 421.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.37 : 649.92 = 305.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.37/649.92 = 305.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.37x = 649.92 × 305.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.37x = 198,565.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,565.92/471.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.25

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