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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.75, 645.47 and 257.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.75, 645.47 and 257.89 is: 355.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.75 : 645.47 = 257.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.75/645.47 = 257.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.75x = 645.47 × 257.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.75x = 166,460.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,460.26/467.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.87

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