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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.53, 646.58 and 258.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.53, 646.58 and 258.72 is: 357.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.53 : 646.58 = 258.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.53/646.58 = 258.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.53x = 646.58 × 258.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.53x = 167,283.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,283.18/468.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.04

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