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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.62, 639.80 and 256.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.62, 639.80 and 256.62 is: 354.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.62 : 639.80 = 256.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.62/639.80 = 256.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.62x = 639.80 × 256.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.62x = 164,185.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,185.48/463.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.14

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