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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.41, 650.18 and 360.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.41, 650.18 and 360.63 is: 497.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.41 : 650.18 = 360.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.41/650.18 = 360.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.41x = 650.18 × 360.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.41x = 234,472.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,472.61/471.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.39

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