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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.31, 693.48 and 258.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.31, 693.48 and 258.18 is: 387.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.31 : 693.48 = 258.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.31/693.48 = 258.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.31x = 693.48 × 258.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.31x = 179,043.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,043.48/462.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.28

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