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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.64, 648.11 and 259.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.64, 648.11 and 259.80 is: 358.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.64 : 648.11 = 259.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.64/648.11 = 259.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.64x = 648.11 × 259.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.64x = 168,378.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,378.98/469.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.53

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