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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.78, 650.35 and 331.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.78, 650.35 and 331.46 is: 456.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.78 : 650.35 = 331.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.78/650.35 = 331.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.78x = 650.35 × 331.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.78x = 215,565.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,565.01/471.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.92

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