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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.84, 648.37 and 260.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.84, 648.37 and 260.03 is: 358.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.84 : 648.37 = 260.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.84/648.37 = 260.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.84x = 648.37 × 260.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.84x = 168,595.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,595.65/469.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.84

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