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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.59, 645.29 and 260.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.59, 645.29 and 260.59 is: 359.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.59 : 645.29 = 260.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.59/645.29 = 260.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.59x = 645.29 × 260.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.59x = 168,156.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,156.12/467.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.62

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