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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.54, 697.01 and 258.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.54, 697.01 and 258.80 is: 388.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.54 : 697.01 = 258.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.54/697.01 = 258.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.54x = 697.01 × 258.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.54x = 180,381.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,381.41/464.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.31

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