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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.54, 645.17 and 260.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.54, 645.17 and 260.50 is: 359.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.54 : 645.17 = 260.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.54/645.17 = 260.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.54x = 645.17 × 260.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.54x = 168,066.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,066.79/467.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.47

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