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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.10, 643.21 and 259.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.10, 643.21 and 259.10 is: 357.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.10 : 643.21 = 259.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.10/643.21 = 259.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.10x = 643.21 × 259.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.10x = 166,652.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,652.49/466.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.55

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