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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.58, 699.20 and 258.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.58, 699.20 and 258.38 is: 387.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.58 : 699.20 = 258.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.58/699.20 = 258.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.58x = 699.20 × 258.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.58x = 180,659.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,659.30/466.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.20

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