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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.95, 645.77 and 258.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.95, 645.77 and 258.12 is: 356.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.95 : 645.77 = 258.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.95/645.77 = 258.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.95x = 645.77 × 258.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.95x = 166,681.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,681.63/467.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.20

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