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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.86, 650.91 and 339.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.86, 650.91 and 339.08 is: 467.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.86 : 650.91 = 339.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.86/650.91 = 339.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.86x = 650.91 × 339.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.86x = 220,710.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,710.56/471.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.75

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