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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.17, 639.09 and 256.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.17, 639.09 and 256.17 is: 353.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.17 : 639.09 = 256.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.17/639.09 = 256.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.17x = 639.09 × 256.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.17x = 163,715.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,715.69/463.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.47

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