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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.47, 696.10 and 259.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.47, 696.10 and 259.14 is: 388.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.47 : 696.10 = 259.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.47/696.10 = 259.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.47x = 696.10 × 259.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.47x = 180,384.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,384.97/464.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.37

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