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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.93, 644.35 and 257.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.93, 644.35 and 257.09 is: 354.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.93 : 644.35 = 257.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.93/644.35 = 257.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.93x = 644.35 × 257.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.93x = 165,655.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,655.94/466.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.78

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