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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.24, 695.45 and 258.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.24, 695.45 and 258.90 is: 387.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.24 : 695.45 = 258.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.24/695.45 = 258.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.24x = 695.45 × 258.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.24x = 180,050.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,050.71/464.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.84

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