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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.14, 646 and 261.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.14, 646 and 261.14 is: 360.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.14 : 646 = 261.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.14/646 = 261.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.14x = 646 × 261.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.14x = 168,696.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,696.44/468.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.35

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