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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.49, 649.96 and 331.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.49, 649.96 and 331.16 is: 456.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.49 : 649.96 = 331.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.49/649.96 = 331.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.49x = 649.96 × 331.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.49x = 215,240.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,240.75/471.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.51

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