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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.42, 650.27 and 338.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.42, 650.27 and 338.38 is: 466.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.42 : 650.27 = 338.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.42/650.27 = 338.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.42x = 650.27 × 338.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.42x = 220,037.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,037.58/471.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.75

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