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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.65, 650.84 and 275.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.65, 650.84 and 275.13 is: 379.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.65 : 650.84 = 275.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.65/650.84 = 275.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.65x = 650.84 × 275.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.65x = 179,064.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,064.23/471.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.66

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