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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.71, 650.70 and 275.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.71, 650.70 and 275.19 is: 379.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.71 : 650.70 = 275.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.71/650.70 = 275.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.71x = 650.70 × 275.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.71x = 179,063.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,063.69/471.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.60

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