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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.42, 645.02 and 257.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.42, 645.02 and 257.58 is: 355.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.42 : 645.02 = 257.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.42/645.02 = 257.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.42x = 645.02 × 257.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.42x = 166,142.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,142.96/467.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.45

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