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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.48, 650.76 and 285

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.48, 650.76 and 285 is: 393.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.48 : 650.76 = 285 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.48/650.76 = 285/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.48x = 650.76 × 285
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.48x = 185,466.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,466.60/471.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.37

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