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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.49, 645.11 and 257.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.49, 645.11 and 257.66 is: 355.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.49 : 645.11 = 257.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.49/645.11 = 257.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.49x = 645.11 × 257.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.49x = 166,218.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,218.56/467.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.56

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