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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.77, 640.02 and 256.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.77, 640.02 and 256.77 is: 354.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.77 : 640.02 = 256.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.77/640.02 = 256.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.77x = 640.02 × 256.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.77x = 164,337.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,337.94/463.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.35

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