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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.87, 651.22 and 275.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.87, 651.22 and 275.45 is: 380.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.87 : 651.22 = 275.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.87/651.22 = 275.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.87x = 651.22 × 275.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.87x = 179,374.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,374.60/471.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.14

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