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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.57, 646.62 and 258.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.57, 646.62 and 258.74 is: 357.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.57 : 646.62 = 258.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.57/646.62 = 258.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.57x = 646.62 × 258.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.57x = 167,306.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,306.46/468.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.06

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