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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.01, 650.86 and 361.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.01, 650.86 and 361.25 is: 499.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.01 : 650.86 = 361.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.01/650.86 = 361.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.01x = 650.86 × 361.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.01x = 235,123.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,123.18/471.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.19

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