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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.88, 695.28 and 258.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.88, 695.28 and 258.14 is: 386.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.88 : 695.28 = 258.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.88/695.28 = 258.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.88x = 695.28 × 258.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.88x = 179,482.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,482.29/463.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.91

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