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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.13, 641.88 and 258.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.13, 641.88 and 258.13 is: 356.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.13 : 641.88 = 258.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.13/641.88 = 258.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.13x = 641.88 × 258.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.13x = 165,683.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,683.98/465.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.21

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