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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.66, 650.67 and 294.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.66, 650.67 and 294.51 is: 406.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.66 : 650.67 = 294.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.66/650.67 = 294.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.66x = 650.67 × 294.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.66x = 191,628.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,628.15/471.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.28

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