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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.44, 650.49 and 305.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.44, 650.49 and 305.63 is: 421.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.44 : 650.49 = 305.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.44/650.49 = 305.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.44x = 650.49 × 305.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.44x = 198,810.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,810.88/471.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.71

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