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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.74, 646.89 and 261.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.74, 646.89 and 261.74 is: 361.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.74 : 646.89 = 261.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.74/646.89 = 261.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.74x = 646.89 × 261.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.74x = 169,316.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,316.99/468.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.22

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