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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.01, 644.49 and 257.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.01, 644.49 and 257.19 is: 354.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.01 : 644.49 = 257.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.01/644.49 = 257.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.01x = 644.49 × 257.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.01x = 165,756.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,756.38/467.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.93

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