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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.71, 648.15 and 259.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.71, 648.15 and 259.87 is: 358.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.71 : 648.15 = 259.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.71/648.15 = 259.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.71x = 648.15 × 259.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.71x = 168,434.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,434.74/469.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.60

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