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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.08, 647.35 and 259.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.08, 647.35 and 259.28 is: 357.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.08 : 647.35 = 259.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.08/647.35 = 259.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.08x = 647.35 × 259.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.08x = 167,841.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,841.02/469.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.81

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