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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.11, 700.45 and 258.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.11, 700.45 and 258.74 is: 387.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.11 : 700.45 = 258.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.11/700.45 = 258.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.11x = 700.45 × 258.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.11x = 181,234.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,234.43/467.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.99

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