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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.50, 645.15 and 260.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.50, 645.15 and 260.54 is: 359.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.50 : 645.15 = 260.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.50/645.15 = 260.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.50x = 645.15 × 260.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.50x = 168,087.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,087.38/467.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.55

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