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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.74, 645.51 and 260.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.74, 645.51 and 260.74 is: 359.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.74 : 645.51 = 260.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.74/645.51 = 260.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.74x = 645.51 × 260.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.74x = 168,310.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,310.28/467.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.84

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