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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.47, 650.66 and 261.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.47, 650.66 and 261.68 is: 361.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.47 : 650.66 = 261.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.47/650.66 = 261.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.47x = 650.66 × 261.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.47x = 170,264.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,264.71/471.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.14

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