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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.48, 694.68 and 257.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.48, 694.68 and 257.68 is: 386.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.48 : 694.68 = 257.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.48/694.68 = 257.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.48x = 694.68 × 257.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.48x = 179,005.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,005.14/463.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.22

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