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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.51, 650.54 and 316.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.51, 650.54 and 316.29 is: 436.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.51 : 650.54 = 316.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.51/650.54 = 316.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.51x = 650.54 × 316.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.51x = 205,757.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,757.72/471.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.38

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