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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.05, 645.92 and 258.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.05, 645.92 and 258.24 is: 356.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.05 : 645.92 = 258.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.05/645.92 = 258.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.05x = 645.92 × 258.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.05x = 166,801.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,801.25/468.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.37

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