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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.87, 699.17 and 260.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.87, 699.17 and 260.61 is: 391.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.87 : 699.17 = 260.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.87/699.17 = 260.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.87x = 699.17 × 260.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.87x = 182,209.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,209.39/465.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.12

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