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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.08, 697.14 and 259.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.08, 697.14 and 259.54 is: 389.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.08 : 697.14 = 259.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.08/697.14 = 259.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.08x = 697.14 × 259.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.08x = 180,933.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,933.97/465.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.04

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