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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.74, 697.95 and 471.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.74, 697.95 and 471.18 is: 650.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.74 : 697.95 = 471.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.74/697.95 = 471.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.74x = 697.95 × 471.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.74x = 328,860.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,860.08/505.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.26

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