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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.27, 639.28 and 256.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.27, 639.28 and 256.27 is: 353.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.27 : 639.28 = 256.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.27/639.28 = 256.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.27x = 639.28 × 256.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.27x = 163,827.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,827.00/463.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.63

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