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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.43, 647.82 and 259.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.43, 647.82 and 259.62 is: 358.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.43 : 647.82 = 259.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.43/647.82 = 259.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.43x = 647.82 × 259.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.43x = 168,187.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,187.03/469.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.28

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