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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.56, 695.35 and 257.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.56, 695.35 and 257.97 is: 386.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.56 : 695.35 = 257.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.56/695.35 = 257.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.56x = 695.35 × 257.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.56x = 179,380.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,380.14/463.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.97

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