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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.85, 645.66 and 258.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.85, 645.66 and 258.05 is: 356.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.85 : 645.66 = 258.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.85/645.66 = 258.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.85x = 645.66 × 258.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.85x = 166,609.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,609.33/467.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.12

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