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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.03, 647.24 and 259.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.03, 647.24 and 259.20 is: 357.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.03 : 647.24 = 259.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.03/647.24 = 259.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.03x = 647.24 × 259.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.03x = 167,765.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,765.26/469.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.69

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