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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.66, 650.85 and 275.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.66, 650.85 and 275.19 is: 379.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.66 : 650.85 = 275.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.66/650.85 = 275.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.66x = 650.85 × 275.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.66x = 179,107.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,107.41/471.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.74

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