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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.89, 645.69 and 260.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.89, 645.69 and 260.89 is: 360.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.89 : 645.69 = 260.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.89/645.69 = 260.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.89x = 645.69 × 260.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.89x = 168,454.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,454.06/467.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.03

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