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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.75, 638.64 and 255.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.75, 638.64 and 255.79 is: 353.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.75 : 638.64 = 255.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.75/638.64 = 255.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.75x = 638.64 × 255.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.75x = 163,356.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,356.45/462.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.01

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