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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.13, 643.26 and 259.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.13, 643.26 and 259.13 is: 357.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.13 : 643.26 = 259.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.13/643.26 = 259.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.13x = 643.26 × 259.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.13x = 166,684.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,684.75/466.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.60

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