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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.48, 646.46 and 258.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.48, 646.46 and 258.62 is: 356.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.48 : 646.46 = 258.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.48/646.46 = 258.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.48x = 646.46 × 258.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.48x = 167,187.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,187.49/468.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.87

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