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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465, 695.88 and 259.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465, 695.88 and 259.08 is: 387.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465 : 695.88 = 259.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465/695.88 = 259.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465x = 695.88 × 259.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465x = 180,288.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,288.59/465
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.72

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