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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.24, 644.82 and 260.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.24, 644.82 and 260.24 is: 359.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.24 : 644.82 = 260.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.24/644.82 = 260.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.24x = 644.82 × 260.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.24x = 167,807.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,807.96/467.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.15

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