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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.51, 650.93 and 354.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.51, 650.93 and 354.12 is: 488.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.51 : 650.93 = 354.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.51/650.93 = 354.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.51x = 650.93 × 354.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.51x = 230,505.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,505.56/471.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.87

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