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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.63, 650.76 and 275.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.63, 650.76 and 275.03 is: 379.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.63 : 650.76 = 275.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.63/650.76 = 275.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.63x = 650.76 × 275.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.63x = 178,975.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,975.27/471.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.48

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