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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.05, 693.54 and 257.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.05, 693.54 and 257.40 is: 385.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.05 : 693.54 = 257.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.05/693.54 = 257.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.05x = 693.54 × 257.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.05x = 178,517.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,517.20/463.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.52

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