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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.25, 694.11 and 257.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.25, 694.11 and 257.51 is: 385.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.25 : 694.11 = 257.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.25/694.11 = 257.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.25x = 694.11 × 257.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.25x = 178,740.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,740.27/463.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.84

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