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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.02, 645.90 and 261.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.02, 645.90 and 261.02 is: 360.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.02 : 645.90 = 261.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.02/645.90 = 261.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.02x = 645.90 × 261.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.02x = 168,592.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,592.82/468.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.23

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