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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.52, 645.20 and 260.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.52, 645.20 and 260.48 is: 359.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.52 : 645.20 = 260.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.52/645.20 = 260.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.52x = 645.20 × 260.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.52x = 168,061.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,061.70/467.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.47

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