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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464, 695.46 and 258.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464, 695.46 and 258.47 is: 387.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464 : 695.46 = 258.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464/695.46 = 258.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464x = 695.46 × 258.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464x = 179,755.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,755.55/464
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.40

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