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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.88, 645.64 and 258.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.88, 645.64 and 258.08 is: 356.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.88 : 645.64 = 258.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.88/645.64 = 258.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.88x = 645.64 × 258.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.88x = 166,626.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,626.77/467.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.13

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