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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.91, 651.17 and 270.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.91, 651.17 and 270.02 is: 372.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.91 : 651.17 = 270.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.91/651.17 = 270.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.91x = 651.17 × 270.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.91x = 175,827.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,827.57/471.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.59

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