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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.58, 648.01 and 259.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.58, 648.01 and 259.75 is: 358.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.58 : 648.01 = 259.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.58/648.01 = 259.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.58x = 648.01 × 259.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.58x = 168,316.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,316.06/469.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.44

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