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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.90, 641.52 and 257.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.90, 641.52 and 257.90 is: 355.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.90 : 641.52 = 257.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.90/641.52 = 257.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.90x = 641.52 × 257.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.90x = 165,448.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,448.01/464.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.88

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