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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.69, 696.58 and 259.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.69, 696.58 and 259.16 is: 388.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.69 : 696.58 = 259.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.69/696.58 = 259.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.69x = 696.58 × 259.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.69x = 180,521.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,521.54/464.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.48

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