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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.17, 698.16 and 259.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.17, 698.16 and 259.88 is: 390.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.17 : 698.16 = 259.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.17/698.16 = 259.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.17x = 698.16 × 259.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.17x = 181,437.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,437.82/465.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.05

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