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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.39, 649.08 and 260.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.39, 649.08 and 260.57 is: 359.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.39 : 649.08 = 260.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.39/649.08 = 260.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.39x = 649.08 × 260.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.39x = 169,132.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,132.40/470.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.56

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