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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.68, 650.86 and 261.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.68, 650.86 and 261.86 is: 361.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.68 : 650.86 = 261.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.68/650.86 = 261.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.68x = 650.86 × 261.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.68x = 170,434.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,434.20/471.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.33

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