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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.07, 647.30 and 259.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.07, 647.30 and 259.23 is: 357.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.07 : 647.30 = 259.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.07/647.30 = 259.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.07x = 647.30 × 259.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.07x = 167,801.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,801.68/469.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.74

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