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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.74, 649.62 and 260.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.74, 649.62 and 260.90 is: 360.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.74 : 649.62 = 260.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.74/649.62 = 260.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.74x = 649.62 × 260.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.74x = 169,485.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,485.86/470.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.04

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