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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.89, 698.30 and 260.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.89, 698.30 and 260.55 is: 390.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.89 : 698.30 = 260.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.89/698.30 = 260.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.89x = 698.30 × 260.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.89x = 181,942.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,942.07/465.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.53

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