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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.89, 647.11 and 259.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.89, 647.11 and 259.09 is: 357.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.89 : 647.11 = 259.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.89/647.11 = 259.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.89x = 647.11 × 259.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.89x = 167,655.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,655.20/468.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.56

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