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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.61, 648.06 and 259.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.61, 648.06 and 259.79 is: 358.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.61 : 648.06 = 259.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.61/648.06 = 259.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.61x = 648.06 × 259.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.61x = 168,358.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,358.70/469.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.51

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