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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.73, 694.95 and 257.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.73, 694.95 and 257.99 is: 386.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.73 : 694.95 = 257.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.73/694.95 = 257.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.73x = 694.95 × 257.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.73x = 179,290.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,290.15/463.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.63

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