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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.39, 651.15 and 383.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.39, 651.15 and 383.91 is: 530.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.39 : 651.15 = 383.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.39/651.15 = 383.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.39x = 651.15 × 383.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.39x = 249,983.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,983.00/471.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.31

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