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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.94, 699.18 and 260.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.94, 699.18 and 260.64 is: 391.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.94 : 699.18 = 260.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.94/699.18 = 260.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.94x = 699.18 × 260.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.94x = 182,234.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,234.28/465.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.11

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