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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.51, 698.40 and 260.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.51, 698.40 and 260.23 is: 390.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.51 : 698.40 = 260.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.51/698.40 = 260.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.51x = 698.40 × 260.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.51x = 181,743.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,743.33/465.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.42

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