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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.76, 638.60 and 255.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.76, 638.60 and 255.76 is: 352.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.76 : 638.60 = 255.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.76/638.60 = 255.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.76x = 638.60 × 255.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.76x = 163,328.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,328.34/462.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.94

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