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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.76, 640 and 256.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.76, 640 and 256.76 is: 354.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.76 : 640 = 256.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.76/640 = 256.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.76x = 640 × 256.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.76x = 164,326.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,326.40/463.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.34

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