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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.67, 645.35 and 257.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.67, 645.35 and 257.85 is: 355.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.67 : 645.35 = 257.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.67/645.35 = 257.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.67x = 645.35 × 257.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.67x = 166,403.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,403.50/467.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.81

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