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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.26, 646.22 and 258.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.26, 646.22 and 258.46 is: 356.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.26 : 646.22 = 258.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.26/646.22 = 258.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.26x = 646.22 × 258.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.26x = 167,022.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,022.02/468.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.69

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