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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.68, 650.46 and 331.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.68, 650.46 and 331.75 is: 457.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.68 : 650.46 = 331.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.68/650.46 = 331.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.68x = 650.46 × 331.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.68x = 215,790.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,790.11/471.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.49

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