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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.44, 645.06 and 260.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.44, 645.06 and 260.44 is: 359.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.44 : 645.06 = 260.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.44/645.06 = 260.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.44x = 645.06 × 260.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.44x = 167,998.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,998.79/467.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.40

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