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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.76, 644.14 and 259.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.76, 644.14 and 259.76 is: 358.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.76 : 644.14 = 259.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.76/644.14 = 259.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.76x = 644.14 × 259.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.76x = 167,321.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,321.81/466.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.48

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