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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.93, 638.85 and 255.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.93, 638.85 and 255.93 is: 353.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.93 : 638.85 = 255.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.93/638.85 = 255.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.93x = 638.85 × 255.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.93x = 163,500.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,500.88/462.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.19

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