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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.61, 649.42 and 260.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.61, 649.42 and 260.80 is: 359.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.61 : 649.42 = 260.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.61/649.42 = 260.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.61x = 649.42 × 260.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.61x = 169,366.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,366.46/470.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.89

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