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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.09, 647.34 and 259.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.09, 647.34 and 259.27 is: 357.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.09 : 647.34 = 259.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.09/647.34 = 259.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.09x = 647.34 × 259.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.09x = 167,835.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,835.84/469.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.79

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