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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.66, 650.88 and 331.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.66, 650.88 and 331.98 is: 458.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.66 : 650.88 = 331.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.66/650.88 = 331.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.66x = 650.88 × 331.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.66x = 216,079.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,079.14/471.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.12

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