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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.43, 698.96 and 257.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.43, 698.96 and 257.99 is: 386.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.43 : 698.96 = 257.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.43/698.96 = 257.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.43x = 698.96 × 257.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.43x = 180,321.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,321.84/466.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.60

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