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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.31, 694.98 and 259.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.31, 694.98 and 259.18 is: 388.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.31 : 694.98 = 259.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.31/694.98 = 259.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.31x = 694.98 × 259.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.31x = 180,124.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,124.92/463.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.78

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