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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.75, 640.02 and 256.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.75, 640.02 and 256.79 is: 354.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.75 : 640.02 = 256.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.75/640.02 = 256.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.75x = 640.02 × 256.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.75x = 164,349.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,349.45/463.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.39

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