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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463, 693.96 and 257.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463, 693.96 and 257.47 is: 385.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463 : 693.96 = 257.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463/693.96 = 257.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463x = 693.96 × 257.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463x = 178,673.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,673.88/463
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.90

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