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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.96, 644.42 and 257.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.96, 644.42 and 257.15 is: 354.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.96 : 644.42 = 257.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.96/644.42 = 257.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.96x = 644.42 × 257.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.96x = 165,712.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,712.60/466.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.88

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