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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.06, 644.58 and 257.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.06, 644.58 and 257.27 is: 355.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.06 : 644.58 = 257.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.06/644.58 = 257.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.06x = 644.58 × 257.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.06x = 165,829.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,829.81/467.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.05

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