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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.13, 695.66 and 258.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.13, 695.66 and 258.39 is: 387.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.13 : 695.66 = 258.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.13/695.66 = 258.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.13x = 695.66 × 258.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.13x = 179,752.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,752.68/464.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.29

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