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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.82, 645.63 and 260.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.82, 645.63 and 260.82 is: 359.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.82 : 645.63 = 260.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.82/645.63 = 260.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.82x = 645.63 × 260.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.82x = 168,393.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,393.22/467.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.95

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