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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.85, 651.20 and 262.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.85, 651.20 and 262.08 is: 361.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.85 : 651.20 = 262.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.85/651.20 = 262.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.85x = 651.20 × 262.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.85x = 170,666.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,666.50/471.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.70

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