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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.44, 645.05 and 257.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.44, 645.05 and 257.62 is: 355.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.44 : 645.05 = 257.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.44/645.05 = 257.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.44x = 645.05 × 257.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.44x = 166,177.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,177.78/467.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.51

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