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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.76, 641.37 and 257.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.76, 641.37 and 257.76 is: 355.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.76 : 641.37 = 257.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.76/641.37 = 257.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.76x = 641.37 × 257.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.76x = 165,319.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,319.53/464.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.71

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