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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.56, 649.38 and 260.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.56, 649.38 and 260.74 is: 359.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.56 : 649.38 = 260.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.56/649.38 = 260.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.56x = 649.38 × 260.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.56x = 169,316.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,316.92/470.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.82

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