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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.83, 648.34 and 259.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.83, 648.34 and 259.98 is: 358.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.83 : 648.34 = 259.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.83/648.34 = 259.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.83x = 648.34 × 259.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.83x = 168,557.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,557.82/469.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.76

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