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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.92, 694.37 and 257.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.92, 694.37 and 257.68 is: 386.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.92 : 694.37 = 257.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.92/694.37 = 257.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.92x = 694.37 × 257.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.92x = 178,926.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,926.77/462.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.52

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