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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.42, 694.68 and 257.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.42, 694.68 and 257.98 is: 386.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.42 : 694.68 = 257.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.42/694.68 = 257.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.42x = 694.68 × 257.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.42x = 179,213.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,213.55/463.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.72

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