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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.17, 648.79 and 260.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.17, 648.79 and 260.34 is: 359.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.17 : 648.79 = 260.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.17/648.79 = 260.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.17x = 648.79 × 260.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.17x = 168,905.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,905.99/470.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.24

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