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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.96, 647.17 and 261.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.96, 647.17 and 261.96 is: 361.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.96 : 647.17 = 261.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.96/647.17 = 261.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.96x = 647.17 × 261.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.96x = 169,532.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,532.72/468.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.51

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