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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.44, 640.94 and 257.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.44, 640.94 and 257.44 is: 355.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.44 : 640.94 = 257.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.44/640.94 = 257.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.44x = 640.94 × 257.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.44x = 165,000.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,000.70/464.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.27

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