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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.99, 644.40 and 257.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.99, 644.40 and 257.16 is: 354.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.99 : 644.40 = 257.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.99/644.40 = 257.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.99x = 644.40 × 257.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.99x = 165,712.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,712.62/466.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.86

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