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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.25, 695.50 and 258.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.25, 695.50 and 258.99 is: 388.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.25 : 695.50 = 258.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.25/695.50 = 258.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.25x = 695.50 × 258.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.25x = 180,127.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,127.55/464.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.00

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