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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.61, 648.10 and 259.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.61, 648.10 and 259.83 is: 358.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.61 : 648.10 = 259.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.61/648.10 = 259.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.61x = 648.10 × 259.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.61x = 168,391.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,391.28/469.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.58

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