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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.09, 645.96 and 258.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.09, 645.96 and 258.27 is: 356.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.09 : 645.96 = 258.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.09/645.96 = 258.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.09x = 645.96 × 258.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.09x = 166,832.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,832.09/468.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.41

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