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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.28, 695.22 and 257.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.28, 695.22 and 257.74 is: 386.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.28 : 695.22 = 257.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.28/695.22 = 257.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.28x = 695.22 × 257.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.28x = 179,183.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,183.30/463.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.78

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