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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.93, 647.13 and 261.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.93, 647.13 and 261.93 is: 361.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.93 : 647.13 = 261.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.93/647.13 = 261.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.93x = 647.13 × 261.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.93x = 169,502.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,502.76/468.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.47

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