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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.62, 649.45 and 257.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.62, 649.45 and 257.95 is: 355.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.62 : 649.45 = 257.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.62/649.45 = 257.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.62x = 649.45 × 257.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.62x = 167,525.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,525.63/470.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.97

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