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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.85, 697.14 and 259.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.85, 697.14 and 259.38 is: 388.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.85 : 697.14 = 259.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.85/697.14 = 259.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.85x = 697.14 × 259.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.85x = 180,824.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,824.17/464.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.99

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