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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.97, 644.39 and 257.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.97, 644.39 and 257.13 is: 354.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.97 : 644.39 = 257.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.97/644.39 = 257.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.97x = 644.39 × 257.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.97x = 165,690.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,690.72/466.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.82

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