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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.96, 651.33 and 275.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.96, 651.33 and 275.46 is: 380.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.96 : 651.33 = 275.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.96/651.33 = 275.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.96x = 651.33 × 275.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.96x = 179,415.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,415.36/471.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.15

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