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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.82, 649.72 and 260.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.82, 649.72 and 260.99 is: 360.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.82 : 649.72 = 260.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.82/649.72 = 260.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.82x = 649.72 × 260.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.82x = 169,570.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,570.42/470.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.16

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