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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.83, 695.13 and 258.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.83, 695.13 and 258.29 is: 387.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.83 : 695.13 = 258.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.83/695.13 = 258.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.83x = 695.13 × 258.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.83x = 179,545.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,545.13/463.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.09

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