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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.78, 649.64 and 260.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.78, 649.64 and 260.93 is: 360.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.78 : 649.64 = 260.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.78/649.64 = 260.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.78x = 649.64 × 260.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.78x = 169,509.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,509.26/470.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.06

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