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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.26, 647.56 and 259.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.26, 647.56 and 259.42 is: 357.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.26 : 647.56 = 259.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.26/647.56 = 259.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.26x = 647.56 × 259.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.26x = 167,988.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,988.72/469.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.99

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