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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.34, 649.05 and 260.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.34, 649.05 and 260.54 is: 359.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.34 : 649.05 = 260.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.34/649.05 = 260.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.34x = 649.05 × 260.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.34x = 169,100.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,100.24/470.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.53

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