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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.94, 647.14 and 261.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.94, 647.14 and 261.94 is: 361.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.94 : 647.14 = 261.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.94/647.14 = 261.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.94x = 647.14 × 261.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.94x = 169,509.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,509.58/468.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.48

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