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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.78, 651.31 and 306.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.78, 651.31 and 306.09 is: 422.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.78 : 651.31 = 306.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.78/651.31 = 306.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.78x = 651.31 × 306.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.78x = 199,358.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,358.71/471.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.57

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