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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.14, 645.99 and 258.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.14, 645.99 and 258.32 is: 356.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.14 : 645.99 = 258.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.14/645.99 = 258.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.14x = 645.99 × 258.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.14x = 166,868.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,868.91/468.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.45

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