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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.12, 750.33 and 471.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.12, 750.33 and 471.15 is: 705.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.12 : 750.33 = 471.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.12/750.33 = 471.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.12x = 750.33 × 471.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.12x = 353,517.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,517.98/501.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.46

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