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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.44, 650.58 and 275.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.44, 650.58 and 275.08 is: 379.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.44 : 650.58 = 275.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.44/650.58 = 275.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.44x = 650.58 × 275.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.44x = 178,961.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,961.55/471.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.61

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