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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.41, 647.75 and 259.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.41, 647.75 and 259.56 is: 358.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.41 : 647.75 = 259.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.41/647.75 = 259.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.41x = 647.75 × 259.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.41x = 168,128.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,128.69/469.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.17

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