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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.77, 650.82 and 305.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.77, 650.82 and 305.99 is: 422.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.77 : 650.82 = 305.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.77/650.82 = 305.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.77x = 650.82 × 305.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.77x = 199,141.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,141.16/471.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.12

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