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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.61, 646.70 and 258.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.61, 646.70 and 258.81 is: 357.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.61 : 646.70 = 258.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.61/646.70 = 258.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.61x = 646.70 × 258.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.61x = 167,372.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,372.43/468.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.17

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