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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.41, 649.08 and 260.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.41, 649.08 and 260.58 is: 359.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.41 : 649.08 = 260.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.41/649.08 = 260.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.41x = 649.08 × 260.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.41x = 169,132.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,132.72/470.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.54

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