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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.68, 639.84 and 256.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.68, 639.84 and 256.68 is: 354.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.68 : 639.84 = 256.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.68/639.84 = 256.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.68x = 639.84 × 256.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.68x = 164,234.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,234.13/463.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.20

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