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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.95, 651.27 and 264.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.95, 651.27 and 264.95 is: 365.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.95 : 651.27 = 264.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.95/651.27 = 264.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.95x = 651.27 × 264.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.95x = 172,550.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,550.73/471.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.62

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