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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.06, 650.37 and 361.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.06, 650.37 and 361.11 is: 498.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.06 : 650.37 = 361.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.06/650.37 = 361.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.06x = 650.37 × 361.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.06x = 234,855.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,855.11/471.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.57

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