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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.13, 639.12 and 256.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.13, 639.12 and 256.13 is: 353.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.13 : 639.12 = 256.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.13/639.12 = 256.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.13x = 639.12 × 256.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.13x = 163,697.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,697.81/463.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.46

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