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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.74, 641.37 and 257.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.74, 641.37 and 257.74 is: 355.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.74 : 641.37 = 257.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.74/641.37 = 257.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.74x = 641.37 × 257.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.74x = 165,306.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,306.70/464.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.70

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