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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.76, 645.54 and 260.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.76, 645.54 and 260.76 is: 359.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.76 : 645.54 = 260.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.76/645.54 = 260.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.76x = 645.54 × 260.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.76x = 168,331.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,331.01/467.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.87

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