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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.63, 650.12 and 452.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.63, 650.12 and 452.19 is: 623.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.63 : 650.12 = 452.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.63/650.12 = 452.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.63x = 650.12 × 452.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.63x = 293,975.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,975.50/471.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.32

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