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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.39, 640.86 and 257.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.39, 640.86 and 257.39 is: 355.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.39 : 640.86 = 257.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.39/640.86 = 257.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.39x = 640.86 × 257.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.39x = 164,951.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,951.36/464.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.20

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