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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.16, 646.03 and 258.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.16, 646.03 and 258.34 is: 356.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.16 : 646.03 = 258.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.16/646.03 = 258.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.16x = 646.03 × 258.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.16x = 166,895.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,895.39/468.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.49

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