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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.69, 651.11 and 314.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.69, 651.11 and 314.42 is: 434.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.69 : 651.11 = 314.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.69/651.11 = 314.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.69x = 651.11 × 314.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.69x = 204,717.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,717.18/471.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.01

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