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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.62, 650.91 and 264.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.62, 650.91 and 264.62 is: 365.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.62 : 650.91 = 264.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.62/650.91 = 264.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.62x = 650.91 × 264.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.62x = 172,243.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,243.80/471.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.22

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