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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.66, 639.85 and 256.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.66, 639.85 and 256.66 is: 354.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.66 : 639.85 = 256.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.66/639.85 = 256.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.66x = 639.85 × 256.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.66x = 164,223.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,223.90/463.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.19

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