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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.18, 644.72 and 260.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.18, 644.72 and 260.18 is: 359.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.18 : 644.72 = 260.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.18/644.72 = 260.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.18x = 644.72 × 260.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.18x = 167,741.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,741.95/467.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.05

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