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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.44, 642.30 and 258.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.44, 642.30 and 258.44 is: 356.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.44 : 642.30 = 258.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.44/642.30 = 258.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.44x = 642.30 × 258.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.44x = 165,996.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,996.01/465.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.64

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