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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.32, 642.12 and 258.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.32, 642.12 and 258.32 is: 356.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.32 : 642.12 = 258.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.32/642.12 = 258.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.32x = 642.12 × 258.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.32x = 165,872.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,872.44/465.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.47

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