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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.26, 647.57 and 259.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.26, 647.57 and 259.44 is: 358.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.26 : 647.57 = 259.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.26/647.57 = 259.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.26x = 647.57 × 259.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.26x = 168,005.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,005.56/469.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.02

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