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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.98, 645.83 and 261.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.98, 645.83 and 261.02 is: 360.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.98 : 645.83 = 261.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.98/645.83 = 261.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.98x = 645.83 × 261.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.98x = 168,574.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,574.55/467.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.22

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