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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.83, 644.25 and 257.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.83, 644.25 and 257.04 is: 354.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.83 : 644.25 = 257.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.83/644.25 = 257.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.83x = 644.25 × 257.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.83x = 165,598.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,598.98/466.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.73

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