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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.98, 651.29 and 262.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.98, 651.29 and 262.13 is: 361.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.98 : 651.29 = 262.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.98/651.29 = 262.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.98x = 651.29 × 262.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.98x = 170,718.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,718.08/471.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.71

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