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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.28, 639.26 and 256.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.28, 639.26 and 256.28 is: 353.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.28 : 639.26 = 256.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.28/639.26 = 256.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.28x = 639.26 × 256.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.28x = 163,829.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,829.55/463.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.63

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