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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.68, 695.21 and 258.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.68, 695.21 and 258.39 is: 387.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.68 : 695.21 = 258.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.68/695.21 = 258.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.68x = 695.21 × 258.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.68x = 179,634.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,634.02/463.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.41

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