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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.29, 648.93 and 260.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.29, 648.93 and 260.44 is: 359.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.29 : 648.93 = 260.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.29/648.93 = 260.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.29x = 648.93 × 260.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.29x = 169,007.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,007.33/470.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.37

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