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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.42, 650.33 and 305.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.42, 650.33 and 305.72 is: 421.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.42 : 650.33 = 305.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.42/650.33 = 305.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.42x = 650.33 × 305.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.42x = 198,821.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,821.35/471.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.75

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