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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.97, 650.64 and 331.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.97, 650.64 and 331.66 is: 457.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.97 : 650.64 = 331.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.97/650.64 = 331.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.97x = 650.64 × 331.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.97x = 215,791.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,791.26/471.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.21

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