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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.69, 648.19 and 259.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.69, 648.19 and 259.88 is: 358.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.69 : 648.19 = 259.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.69/648.19 = 259.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.69x = 648.19 × 259.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.69x = 168,451.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,451.62/469.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.64

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