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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.13, 646.02 and 261.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.13, 646.02 and 261.13 is: 360.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.13 : 646.02 = 261.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.13/646.02 = 261.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.13x = 646.02 × 261.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.13x = 168,690.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,690.67/468.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.35

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