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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.68, 651.04 and 305.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.68, 651.04 and 305.92 is: 422.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.68 : 651.04 = 305.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.68/651.04 = 305.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.68x = 651.04 × 305.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.68x = 199,166.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,166.16/471.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.25

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