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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.02, 643.13 and 259.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.02, 643.13 and 259.02 is: 357.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.02 : 643.13 = 259.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.02/643.13 = 259.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.02x = 643.13 × 259.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.02x = 166,583.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,583.53/466.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.46

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