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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.64, 696.35 and 259.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.64, 696.35 and 259.11 is: 388.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.64 : 696.35 = 259.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.64/696.35 = 259.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.64x = 696.35 × 259.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.64x = 180,429.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,429.95/464.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.32

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