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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.07, 645.94 and 261.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.07, 645.94 and 261.07 is: 360.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.07 : 645.94 = 261.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.07/645.94 = 261.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.07x = 645.94 × 261.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.07x = 168,634.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,634.98/468.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.28

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