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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.06, 633.48 and 259.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.06, 633.48 and 259.86 is: 358.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.06 : 633.48 = 259.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.06/633.48 = 259.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.06x = 633.48 × 259.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.06x = 164,616.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,616.11/459.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.59

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