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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.76, 650.68 and 316.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.76, 650.68 and 316.56 is: 436.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.76 : 650.68 = 316.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.76/650.68 = 316.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.76x = 650.68 × 316.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.76x = 205,979.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,979.26/471.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.62

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