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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.54, 650.28 and 354.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.54, 650.28 and 354.90 is: 489.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.54 : 650.28 = 354.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.54/650.28 = 354.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.54x = 650.28 × 354.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.54x = 230,784.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,784.37/471.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.43

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