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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.94, 696.18 and 258.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.94, 696.18 and 258.64 is: 388.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.94 : 696.18 = 258.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.94/696.18 = 258.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.94x = 696.18 × 258.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.94x = 180,060.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,060.00/463.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.11

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