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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.61, 645.29 and 257.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.61, 645.29 and 257.79 is: 355.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.61 : 645.29 = 257.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.61/645.29 = 257.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.61x = 645.29 × 257.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.61x = 166,349.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,349.64/467.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.75

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