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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.99, 651.32 and 262.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.99, 651.32 and 262.17 is: 361.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.99 : 651.32 = 262.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.99/651.32 = 262.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.99x = 651.32 × 262.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.99x = 170,756.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,756.56/471.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.78

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