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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.61, 650.85 and 261.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.61, 650.85 and 261.83 is: 361.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.61 : 650.85 = 261.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.61/650.85 = 261.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.61x = 650.85 × 261.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.61x = 170,412.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,412.06/471.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.34

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