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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.53, 650.53 and 305.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.53, 650.53 and 305.84 is: 421.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.53 : 650.53 = 305.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.53/650.53 = 305.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.53x = 650.53 × 305.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.53x = 198,958.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,958.10/471.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.94

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