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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.08, 643.04 and 259.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.08, 643.04 and 259.04 is: 357.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.08 : 643.04 = 259.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.08/643.04 = 259.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.08x = 643.04 × 259.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.08x = 166,573.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,573.08/466.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.39

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