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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.88, 648.41 and 260.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.88, 648.41 and 260.06 is: 358.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.88 : 648.41 = 260.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.88/648.41 = 260.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.88x = 648.41 × 260.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.88x = 168,623.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,623.40/469.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.87

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