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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.60, 650.80 and 264.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.60, 650.80 and 264.60 is: 365.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.60 : 650.80 = 264.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.60/650.80 = 264.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.60x = 650.80 × 264.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.60x = 172,198.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,198.43/471.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.14

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