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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.64, 638.44 and 255.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.64, 638.44 and 255.64 is: 352.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.64 : 638.44 = 255.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.64/638.44 = 255.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.64x = 638.44 × 255.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.64x = 163,210.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,210.80/462.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.78

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