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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.18, 697.17 and 259.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.18, 697.17 and 259.86 is: 389.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.18 : 697.17 = 259.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.18/697.17 = 259.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.18x = 697.17 × 259.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.18x = 181,166.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,166.60/465.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.45

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