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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.63, 650.87 and 261.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.63, 650.87 and 261.80 is: 361.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.63 : 650.87 = 261.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.63/650.87 = 261.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.63x = 650.87 × 261.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.63x = 170,395.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,395.17/471.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.29

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