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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.34, 647.69 and 259.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.34, 647.69 and 259.53 is: 358.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.34 : 647.69 = 259.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.34/647.69 = 259.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.34x = 647.69 × 259.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.34x = 168,091.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,091.26/469.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.14

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