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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.95, 644.37 and 257.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.95, 644.37 and 257.15 is: 354.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.95 : 644.37 = 257.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.95/644.37 = 257.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.95x = 644.37 × 257.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.95x = 165,697.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,697.97/466.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.85

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