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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.78, 695.69 and 258.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.78, 695.69 and 258.19 is: 387.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.78 : 695.69 = 258.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.78/695.69 = 258.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.78x = 695.69 × 258.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.78x = 179,618.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,618.48/463.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.30

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