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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.67, 650.94 and 275.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.67, 650.94 and 275.14 is: 379.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.67 : 650.94 = 275.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.67/650.94 = 275.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.67x = 650.94 × 275.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.67x = 179,099.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,099.63/471.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.71

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