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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.78, 650.61 and 361.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.78, 650.61 and 361.26 is: 498.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.78 : 650.61 = 361.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.78/650.61 = 361.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.78x = 650.61 × 361.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.78x = 235,039.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,039.37/471.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.20

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