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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.64, 650.47 and 303.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.64, 650.47 and 303.62 is: 418.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.64 : 650.47 = 303.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.64/650.47 = 303.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.64x = 650.47 × 303.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.64x = 197,494.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,494.18/471.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.74

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