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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.36, 650.80 and 360.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.36, 650.80 and 360.64 is: 497.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.36 : 650.80 = 360.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.36/650.80 = 360.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.36x = 650.80 × 360.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.36x = 234,704.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,704.51/471.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.93

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