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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.56, 695.52 and 258.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.56, 695.52 and 258.36 is: 387.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.56 : 695.52 = 258.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.56/695.52 = 258.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.56x = 695.52 × 258.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.56x = 179,694.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,694.55/463.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.64

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