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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.27, 646.20 and 258.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.27, 646.20 and 258.45 is: 356.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.27 : 646.20 = 258.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.27/646.20 = 258.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.27x = 646.20 × 258.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.27x = 167,010.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,010.39/468.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.65

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