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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.51, 649.32 and 260.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.51, 649.32 and 260.70 is: 359.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.51 : 649.32 = 260.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.51/649.32 = 260.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.51x = 649.32 × 260.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.51x = 169,277.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,277.72/470.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.77

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