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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.03, 694.14 and 257.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.03, 694.14 and 257.66 is: 386.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.03 : 694.14 = 257.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.03/694.14 = 257.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.03x = 694.14 × 257.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.03x = 178,850.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,850.50/463.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.26

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