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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.82, 645.60 and 258

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.82, 645.60 and 258 is: 356.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.82 : 645.60 = 258 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.82/645.60 = 258/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.82x = 645.60 × 258
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.82x = 166,564.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,564.80/467.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.05

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