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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.09, 641.83 and 258.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.09, 641.83 and 258.09 is: 356.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.09 : 641.83 = 258.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.09/641.83 = 258.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.09x = 641.83 × 258.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.09x = 165,652.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,652.15/465.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.17

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