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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.70, 645.39 and 257.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.70, 645.39 and 257.86 is: 355.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.70 : 645.39 = 257.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.70/645.39 = 257.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.70x = 645.39 × 257.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.70x = 166,422.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,422.12/467.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.83

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