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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.59, 646.66 and 258.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.59, 646.66 and 258.78 is: 357.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.59 : 646.66 = 258.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.59/646.66 = 258.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.59x = 646.66 × 258.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.59x = 167,341.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,341.06/468.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.11

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