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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.48, 693.81 and 257.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.48, 693.81 and 257.34 is: 386.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.48 : 693.81 = 257.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.48/693.81 = 257.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.48x = 693.81 × 257.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.48x = 178,545.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,545.07/462.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.06

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