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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.25, 647.52 and 259.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.25, 647.52 and 259.41 is: 357.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.25 : 647.52 = 259.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.25/647.52 = 259.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.25x = 647.52 × 259.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.25x = 167,973.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,973.16/469.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.96

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