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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.27, 648.99 and 260.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.27, 648.99 and 260.44 is: 359.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.27 : 648.99 = 260.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.27/648.99 = 260.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.27x = 648.99 × 260.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.27x = 169,024.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,024.98/470.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.42

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