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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.07, 648.68 and 260.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.07, 648.68 and 260.23 is: 359.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.07 : 648.68 = 260.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.07/648.68 = 260.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.07x = 648.68 × 260.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.07x = 168,806.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,806.00/470.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.11

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