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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.11, 651.49 and 262.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.11, 651.49 and 262.30 is: 361.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.11 : 651.49 = 262.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.11/651.49 = 262.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.11x = 651.49 × 262.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.11x = 170,885.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,885.83/472.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.96

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