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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.86, 645.61 and 258.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.86, 645.61 and 258.02 is: 356.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.86 : 645.61 = 258.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.86/645.61 = 258.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.86x = 645.61 × 258.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.86x = 166,580.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,580.29/467.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.05

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