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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.22, 696.33 and 258.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.22, 696.33 and 258.48 is: 387.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.22 : 696.33 = 258.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.22/696.33 = 258.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.22x = 696.33 × 258.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.22x = 179,987.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,987.38/464.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.72

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