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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.15, 644.70 and 257.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.15, 644.70 and 257.36 is: 355.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.15 : 644.70 = 257.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.15/644.70 = 257.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.15x = 644.70 × 257.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.15x = 165,919.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,919.99/467.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.18

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