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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.36, 646.32 and 258.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.36, 646.32 and 258.52 is: 356.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.36 : 646.32 = 258.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.36/646.32 = 258.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.36x = 646.32 × 258.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.36x = 167,086.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,086.65/468.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.75

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