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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.92, 650.76 and 316.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.92, 650.76 and 316.40 is: 436.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.92 : 650.76 = 316.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.92/650.76 = 316.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.92x = 650.76 × 316.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.92x = 205,900.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,900.46/471.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.30

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