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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.23, 642.04 and 258.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.23, 642.04 and 258.27 is: 356.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.23 : 642.04 = 258.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.23/642.04 = 258.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.23x = 642.04 × 258.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.23x = 165,818.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,818.38/465.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.42

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