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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.62, 650.85 and 261.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.62, 650.85 and 261.81 is: 361.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.62 : 650.85 = 261.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.62/650.85 = 261.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.62x = 650.85 × 261.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.62x = 170,399.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,399.04/471.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.31

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