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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.94, 641.62 and 257.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.94, 641.62 and 257.94 is: 355.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.94 : 641.62 = 257.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.94/641.62 = 257.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.94x = 641.62 × 257.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.94x = 165,499.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,499.46/464.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.96

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