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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.24, 644.78 and 257.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.24, 644.78 and 257.43 is: 355.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.24 : 644.78 = 257.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.24/644.78 = 257.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.24x = 644.78 × 257.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.24x = 165,984.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,984.43/467.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.25

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