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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.87, 651.23 and 262.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.87, 651.23 and 262.12 is: 361.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.87 : 651.23 = 262.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.87/651.23 = 262.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.87x = 651.23 × 262.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.87x = 170,699.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,699.43/471.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.75

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