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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.13, 667.49 and 471.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.13, 667.49 and 471.51 is: 648.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.13 : 667.49 = 471.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.13/667.49 = 471.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.13x = 667.49 × 471.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.13x = 314,725.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,725.85/485.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.75

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