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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.63, 650.70 and 275.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.63, 650.70 and 275.10 is: 379.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.63 : 650.70 = 275.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.63/650.70 = 275.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.63x = 650.70 × 275.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.63x = 179,007.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,007.57/471.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.55

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