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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.17, 644.65 and 257.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.17, 644.65 and 257.33 is: 355.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.17 : 644.65 = 257.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.17/644.65 = 257.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.17x = 644.65 × 257.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.17x = 165,887.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,887.78/467.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.09

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