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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.97, 699.12 and 260.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.97, 699.12 and 260.72 is: 391.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.97 : 699.12 = 260.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.97/699.12 = 260.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.97x = 699.12 × 260.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.97x = 182,271.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,271.07/465.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.16

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