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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.14, 650.16 and 398.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.14, 650.16 and 398.16 is: 548.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.14 : 650.16 = 398.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.14/650.16 = 398.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.14x = 650.16 × 398.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.14x = 258,867.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,867.71/472.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.29

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