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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.25, 639.29 and 256.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.25, 639.29 and 256.25 is: 353.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.25 : 639.29 = 256.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.25/639.29 = 256.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.25x = 639.29 × 256.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.25x = 163,816.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,816.78/463.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.63

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