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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.11, 696.35 and 258.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.11, 696.35 and 258.82 is: 388.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.11 : 696.35 = 258.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.11/696.35 = 258.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.11x = 696.35 × 258.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.11x = 180,228.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,228.21/464.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.33

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