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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.03, 650.64 and 361.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.03, 650.64 and 361.86 is: 499.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.03 : 650.64 = 361.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.03/650.64 = 361.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.03x = 650.64 × 361.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.03x = 235,440.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,440.59/471.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.84

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