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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.75, 650.89 and 275.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.75, 650.89 and 275.23 is: 379.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.75 : 650.89 = 275.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.75/650.89 = 275.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.75x = 650.89 × 275.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.75x = 179,144.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,144.45/471.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.74

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