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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.71, 650.58 and 305.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.71, 650.58 and 305.87 is: 421.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.71 : 650.58 = 305.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.71/650.58 = 305.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.71x = 650.58 × 305.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.71x = 198,989.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,989.65/471.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.85

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