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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.47, 650.72 and 316.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.47, 650.72 and 316.13 is: 436.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.47 : 650.72 = 316.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.47/650.72 = 316.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.47x = 650.72 × 316.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.47x = 205,709.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,709.65/471.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.32

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