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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.81, 645.58 and 260.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.81, 645.58 and 260.81 is: 359.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.81 : 645.58 = 260.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.81/645.58 = 260.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.81x = 645.58 × 260.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.81x = 168,375.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,375.66/467.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.92

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