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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463, 638.96 and 256

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463, 638.96 and 256 is: 353.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463 : 638.96 = 256 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463/638.96 = 256/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463x = 638.96 × 256
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463x = 163,573.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,573.76/463
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.29

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