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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.52, 639.66 and 256.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.52, 639.66 and 256.52 is: 354.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.52 : 639.66 = 256.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.52/639.66 = 256.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.52x = 639.66 × 256.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.52x = 164,085.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,085.58/463.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.00

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