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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.52, 639.60 and 256.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.52, 639.60 and 256.48 is: 353.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.52 : 639.60 = 256.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.52/639.60 = 256.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.52x = 639.60 × 256.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.52x = 164,044.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,044.61/463.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.91

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