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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.91, 648.48 and 260.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.91, 648.48 and 260.10 is: 358.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.91 : 648.48 = 260.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.91/648.48 = 260.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.91x = 648.48 × 260.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.91x = 168,668.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,668.35/469.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.94

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