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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471, 650 and 264

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471, 650 and 264 is: 364.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471 : 650 = 264 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471/650 = 264/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471x = 650 × 264
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471x = 171,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,600/471
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.33

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