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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.67, 650.68 and 275.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.67, 650.68 and 275.06 is: 379.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.67 : 650.68 = 275.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.67/650.68 = 275.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.67x = 650.68 × 275.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.67x = 178,978.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,978.53/471.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.45

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