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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.74, 651.32 and 361.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.74, 651.32 and 361.02 is: 498.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.74 : 651.32 = 361.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.74/651.32 = 361.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.74x = 651.32 × 361.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.74x = 235,134.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,134.48/471.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.44

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