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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.68, 642.65 and 258.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.68, 642.65 and 258.68 is: 356.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.68 : 642.65 = 258.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.68/642.65 = 258.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.68x = 642.65 × 258.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.68x = 166,240.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,240.70/465.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.98

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