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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.52, 695.41 and 258.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.52, 695.41 and 258.23 is: 387.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.52 : 695.41 = 258.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.52/695.41 = 258.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.52x = 695.41 × 258.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.52x = 179,576.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,576.82/463.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.42

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