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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.76, 648.28 and 259.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.76, 648.28 and 259.93 is: 358.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.76 : 648.28 = 259.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.76/648.28 = 259.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.76x = 648.28 × 259.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.76x = 168,510.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,510.88/469.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.71

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