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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.93, 651.77 and 361.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.93, 651.77 and 361.77 is: 499.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.93 : 651.77 = 361.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.93/651.77 = 361.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.93x = 651.77 × 361.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.93x = 235,790.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,790.83/471.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.63

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