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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.44, 647.85 and 259.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.44, 647.85 and 259.62 is: 358.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.44 : 647.85 = 259.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.44/647.85 = 259.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.44x = 647.85 × 259.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.44x = 168,191.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,191.58/469.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.28

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