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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.44, 650.58 and 264.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.44, 650.58 and 264.44 is: 364.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.44 : 650.58 = 264.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.44/650.58 = 264.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.44x = 650.58 × 264.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.44x = 172,039.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,039.38/471.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.92

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