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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.49, 650.65 and 275.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.49, 650.65 and 275.01 is: 379.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.49 : 650.65 = 275.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.49/650.65 = 275.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.49x = 650.65 × 275.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.49x = 178,935.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,935.26/471.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.51

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