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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.49, 641.03 and 257.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.49, 641.03 and 257.49 is: 355.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.49 : 641.03 = 257.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.49/641.03 = 257.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.49x = 641.03 × 257.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.49x = 165,057.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,057.53/464.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.35

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