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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.93, 642.99 and 258.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.93, 642.99 and 258.93 is: 357.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.93 : 642.99 = 258.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.93/642.99 = 258.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.93x = 642.99 × 258.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.93x = 166,489.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,489.40/465.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.33

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