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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.25, 650.33 and 264.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.25, 650.33 and 264.25 is: 364.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.25 : 650.33 = 264.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.25/650.33 = 264.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.25x = 650.33 × 264.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.25x = 171,849.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,849.70/471.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.67

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