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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.75, 645.48 and 257.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.75, 645.48 and 257.92 is: 355.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.75 : 645.48 = 257.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.75/645.48 = 257.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.75x = 645.48 × 257.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.75x = 166,479.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,479.62/467.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.92

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