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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.51, 650.64 and 285

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.51, 650.64 and 285 is: 393.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.51 : 650.64 = 285 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.51/650.64 = 285/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.51x = 650.64 × 285
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.51x = 185,432.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,432.40/471.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.27

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