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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.14, 647.38 and 259.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.14, 647.38 and 259.30 is: 357.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.14 : 647.38 = 259.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.14/647.38 = 259.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.14x = 647.38 × 259.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.14x = 167,865.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,865.63/469.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.82

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