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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.31, 650.42 and 261.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.31, 650.42 and 261.48 is: 360.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.31 : 650.42 = 261.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.31/650.42 = 261.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.31x = 650.42 × 261.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.31x = 170,071.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,071.82/471.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.85

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