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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.25, 640.71 and 257.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.25, 640.71 and 257.29 is: 355.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.25 : 640.71 = 257.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.25/640.71 = 257.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.25x = 640.71 × 257.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.25x = 164,846.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,846.99/464.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.08

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