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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.71, 646.82 and 258.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.71, 646.82 and 258.90 is: 357.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.71 : 646.82 = 258.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.71/646.82 = 258.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.71x = 646.82 × 258.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.71x = 167,460.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,460.40/468.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.28

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