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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.46, 645.09 and 257.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.46, 645.09 and 257.64 is: 355.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.46 : 645.09 = 257.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.46/645.09 = 257.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.46x = 645.09 × 257.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.46x = 166,200.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,200.99/467.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.54

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