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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.45, 650.67 and 261.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.45, 650.67 and 261.66 is: 361.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.45 : 650.67 = 261.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.45/650.67 = 261.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.45x = 650.67 × 261.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.45x = 170,255.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,255.77/471.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.13

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