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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.58, 650.77 and 275.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.58, 650.77 and 275.07 is: 379.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.58 : 650.77 = 275.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.58/650.77 = 275.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.58x = 650.77 × 275.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.58x = 179,007.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,007.30/471.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.59

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