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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.42, 644.94 and 260.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.42, 644.94 and 260.42 is: 359.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.42 : 644.94 = 260.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.42/644.94 = 260.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.42x = 644.94 × 260.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.42x = 167,955.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,955.27/467.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.32

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