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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.76, 645.52 and 257.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.76, 645.52 and 257.94 is: 355.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.76 : 645.52 = 257.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.76/645.52 = 257.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.76x = 645.52 × 257.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.76x = 166,505.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,505.43/467.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.96

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