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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.62, 650.73 and 275.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.62, 650.73 and 275.13 is: 379.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.62 : 650.73 = 275.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.62/650.73 = 275.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.62x = 650.73 × 275.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.62x = 179,036.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,036.38/471.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.62

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