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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.43, 650.61 and 285.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.43, 650.61 and 285.01 is: 393.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.43 : 650.61 = 285.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.43/650.61 = 285.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.43x = 650.61 × 285.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.43x = 185,430.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,430.36/471.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.34

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