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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.99, 648.63 and 260.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.99, 648.63 and 260.19 is: 359.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.99 : 648.63 = 260.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.99/648.63 = 260.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.99x = 648.63 × 260.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.99x = 168,767.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,767.04/469.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.09

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