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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.53, 696.56 and 259.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.53, 696.56 and 259.24 is: 388.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.53 : 696.56 = 259.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.53/696.56 = 259.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.53x = 696.56 × 259.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.53x = 180,576.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,576.21/464.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.73

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