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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.72, 651.04 and 355.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.72, 651.04 and 355.08 is: 490.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.72 : 651.04 = 355.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.72/651.04 = 355.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.72x = 651.04 × 355.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.72x = 231,171.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,171.28/471.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.06

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