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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.74, 695.79 and 258.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.74, 695.79 and 258.54 is: 387.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.74 : 695.79 = 258.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.74/695.79 = 258.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.74x = 695.79 × 258.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.74x = 179,890.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,890.85/464.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.08

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