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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.94, 696 and 258.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.94, 696 and 258.42 is: 387.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.94 : 696 = 258.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.94/696 = 258.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.94x = 696 × 258.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.94x = 179,860.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,860.32/463.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.68

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