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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.52, 650.66 and 275.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.52, 650.66 and 275.01 is: 379.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.52 : 650.66 = 275.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.52/650.66 = 275.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.52x = 650.66 × 275.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.52x = 178,938.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,938.01/471.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.49

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