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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.16, 639.16 and 256.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.16, 639.16 and 256.16 is: 353.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.16 : 639.16 = 256.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.16/639.16 = 256.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.16x = 639.16 × 256.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.16x = 163,722.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,722.75/463.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.49

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