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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.88, 647.05 and 261.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.88, 647.05 and 261.88 is: 361.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.88 : 647.05 = 261.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.88/647.05 = 261.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.88x = 647.05 × 261.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.88x = 169,449.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,449.45/468.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.39

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