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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.51, 650.45 and 346.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.51, 650.45 and 346.91 is: 478.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.51 : 650.45 = 346.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.51/650.45 = 346.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.51x = 650.45 × 346.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.51x = 225,645.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,645.22/471.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.56

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