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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.69, 639.93 and 256.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.69, 639.93 and 256.69 is: 354.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.69 : 639.93 = 256.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.69/639.93 = 256.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.69x = 639.93 × 256.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.69x = 164,262.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,262.99/463.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.25

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