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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.77, 651.18 and 314.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.77, 651.18 and 314.63 is: 434.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.77 : 651.18 = 314.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.77/651.18 = 314.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.77x = 651.18 × 314.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.77x = 204,883.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,883.57/471.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.28

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