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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.87, 697.34 and 259.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.87, 697.34 and 259.54 is: 389.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.87 : 697.34 = 259.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.87/697.34 = 259.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.87x = 697.34 × 259.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.87x = 180,986.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,986.53/464.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.33

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