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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.52, 641.04 and 257.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.52, 641.04 and 257.52 is: 355.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.52 : 641.04 = 257.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.52/641.04 = 257.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.52x = 641.04 × 257.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.52x = 165,080.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,080.62/464.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.38

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