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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.72, 645.50 and 257.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.72, 645.50 and 257.95 is: 355.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.72 : 645.50 = 257.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.72/645.50 = 257.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.72x = 645.50 × 257.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.72x = 166,505.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,505.76/467.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.99

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