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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.94, 648.47 and 260.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.94, 648.47 and 260.08 is: 358.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.94 : 648.47 = 260.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.94/648.47 = 260.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.94x = 648.47 × 260.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.94x = 168,653.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,653.11/469.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.89

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