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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.99, 645.81 and 258.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.99, 645.81 and 258.16 is: 356.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.99 : 645.81 = 258.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.99/645.81 = 258.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.99x = 645.81 × 258.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.99x = 166,722.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,722.31/467.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.25

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