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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.44, 646.44 and 258.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.44, 646.44 and 258.61 is: 356.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.44 : 646.44 = 258.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.44/646.44 = 258.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.44x = 646.44 × 258.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.44x = 167,175.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,175.93/468.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.88

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