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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.87, 701.78 and 260.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.87, 701.78 and 260.30 is: 389.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.87 : 701.78 = 260.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.87/701.78 = 260.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.87x = 701.78 × 260.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.87x = 182,668.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,668.52/468.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.59

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