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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.31, 643.52 and 259.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.31, 643.52 and 259.31 is: 357.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.31 : 643.52 = 259.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.31/643.52 = 259.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.31x = 643.52 × 259.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.31x = 166,871.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,871.48/466.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.85

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