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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.35, 695.10 and 257.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.35, 695.10 and 257.87 is: 386.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.35 : 695.10 = 257.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.35/695.10 = 257.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.35x = 695.10 × 257.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.35x = 179,241.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,241.96/463.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.84

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