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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.38, 645 and 257.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.38, 645 and 257.57 is: 355.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.38 : 645 = 257.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.38/645 = 257.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.38x = 645 × 257.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.38x = 166,132.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,132.65/467.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.46

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