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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.60, 651.04 and 314.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.60, 651.04 and 314.48 is: 434.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.60 : 651.04 = 314.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.60/651.04 = 314.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.60x = 651.04 × 314.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.60x = 204,739.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,739.06/471.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.14

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