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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.54, 650.43 and 314.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.54, 650.43 and 314.13 is: 433.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.54 : 650.43 = 314.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.54/650.43 = 314.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.54x = 650.43 × 314.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.54x = 204,319.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,319.58/471.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.30

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