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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.45, 645.10 and 257.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.45, 645.10 and 257.64 is: 355.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.45 : 645.10 = 257.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.45/645.10 = 257.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.45x = 645.10 × 257.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.45x = 166,203.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,203.56/467.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.55

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