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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.56, 642.48 and 258.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.56, 642.48 and 258.56 is: 356.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.56 : 642.48 = 258.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.56/642.48 = 258.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.56x = 642.48 × 258.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.56x = 166,120.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,120.27/465.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.82

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