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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.81, 650.72 and 285.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.81, 650.72 and 285.11 is: 393.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.81 : 650.72 = 285.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.81/650.72 = 285.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.81x = 650.72 × 285.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.81x = 185,522.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,522.10/471.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.21

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