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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.54, 650.52 and 305.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.54, 650.52 and 305.84 is: 421.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.54 : 650.52 = 305.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.54/650.52 = 305.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.54x = 650.52 × 305.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.54x = 198,955.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,955.04/471.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.93

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