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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.14, 644.63 and 257.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.14, 644.63 and 257.31 is: 355.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.14 : 644.63 = 257.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.14/644.63 = 257.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.14x = 644.63 × 257.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.14x = 165,869.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,869.75/467.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.07

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