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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.12, 751.11 and 471

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.12, 751.11 and 471 is: 701.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.12 : 751.11 = 471 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.12/751.11 = 471/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.12x = 751.11 × 471
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.12x = 353,772.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,772.81/504.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.76

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