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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.25, 643.43 and 259.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.25, 643.43 and 259.25 is: 357.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.25 : 643.43 = 259.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.25/643.43 = 259.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.25x = 643.43 × 259.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.25x = 166,809.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,809.23/466.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.77

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