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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.34, 642.17 and 258.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.34, 642.17 and 258.34 is: 356.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.34 : 642.17 = 258.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.34/642.17 = 258.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.34x = 642.17 × 258.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.34x = 165,898.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,898.20/465.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.51

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