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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.32, 644.90 and 257.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.32, 644.90 and 257.49 is: 355.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.32 : 644.90 = 257.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.32/644.90 = 257.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.32x = 644.90 × 257.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.32x = 166,050.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,050.79/467.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.33

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