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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.01, 645.87 and 258.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.01, 645.87 and 258.19 is: 356.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.01 : 645.87 = 258.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.01/645.87 = 258.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.01x = 645.87 × 258.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.01x = 166,757.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,757.18/468.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.31

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