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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.44, 645.08 and 257.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.44, 645.08 and 257.63 is: 355.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.44 : 645.08 = 257.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.44/645.08 = 257.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.44x = 645.08 × 257.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.44x = 166,189.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,189.38/467.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.53

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