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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.44, 643.69 and 259.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.44, 643.69 and 259.44 is: 358.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.44 : 643.69 = 259.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.44/643.69 = 259.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.44x = 643.69 × 259.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.44x = 166,998.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,998.93/466.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.03

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