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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.51, 650.52 and 305.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.51, 650.52 and 305.93 is: 422.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.51 : 650.52 = 305.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.51/650.52 = 305.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.51x = 650.52 × 305.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.51x = 199,013.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,013.58/471.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.08

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