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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.15, 691.16 and 471.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.15, 691.16 and 471.99 is: 650.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.15 : 691.16 = 471.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.15/691.16 = 471.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.15x = 691.16 × 471.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.15x = 326,218.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,218.25/501.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.94

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