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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.65, 650.67 and 378.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.65, 650.67 and 378.63 is: 522.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.65 : 650.67 = 378.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.65/650.67 = 378.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.65x = 650.67 × 378.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.65x = 246,363.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,363.18/471.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.35

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