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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.48, 701.53 and 259.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.48, 701.53 and 259.33 is: 389.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.48 : 701.53 = 259.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.48/701.53 = 259.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.48x = 701.53 × 259.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.48x = 181,925.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,925.37/467.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.17

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