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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.11, 648.75 and 260.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.11, 648.75 and 260.28 is: 359.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.11 : 648.75 = 260.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.11/648.75 = 260.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.11x = 648.75 × 260.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.11x = 168,855.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,855.80/470.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.19

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