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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.88, 640.19 and 256.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.88, 640.19 and 256.92 is: 354.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.88 : 640.19 = 256.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.88/640.19 = 256.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.88x = 640.19 × 256.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.88x = 164,473.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,473.77/463.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.56

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