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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.64, 693.35 and 257.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.64, 693.35 and 257.11 is: 385.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.64 : 693.35 = 257.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.64/693.35 = 257.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.64x = 693.35 × 257.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.64x = 178,263.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,263.75/462.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.32

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