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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.18, 649.61 and 360.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.18, 649.61 and 360.47 is: 496.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.18 : 649.61 = 360.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.18/649.61 = 360.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.18x = 649.61 × 360.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.18x = 234,159.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,159.87/471.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.96

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