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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.53, 695.49 and 258.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.53, 695.49 and 258.07 is: 387.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.53 : 695.49 = 258.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.53/695.49 = 258.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.53x = 695.49 × 258.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.53x = 179,485.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,485.10/463.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.21

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