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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.67, 650.89 and 294.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.67, 650.89 and 294.54 is: 406.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.67 : 650.89 = 294.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.67/650.89 = 294.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.67x = 650.89 × 294.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.67x = 191,713.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,713.14/471.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.46

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