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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.16, 644.68 and 260.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.16, 644.68 and 260.16 is: 359.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.16 : 644.68 = 260.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.16/644.68 = 260.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.16x = 644.68 × 260.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.16x = 167,719.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,719.95/467.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.02

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