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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.47, 698.37 and 260.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.47, 698.37 and 260.21 is: 390.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.47 : 698.37 = 260.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.47/698.37 = 260.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.47x = 698.37 × 260.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.47x = 181,725.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,725.09/465.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.41

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