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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.92, 645.72 and 260.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.92, 645.72 and 260.92 is: 360.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.92 : 645.72 = 260.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.92/645.72 = 260.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.92x = 645.72 × 260.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.92x = 168,481.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,481.26/467.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.06

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