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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.86, 644.28 and 257.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.86, 644.28 and 257.05 is: 354.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.86 : 644.28 = 257.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.86/644.28 = 257.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.86x = 644.28 × 257.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.86x = 165,612.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,612.02/466.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.73

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