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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.92, 640.20 and 256.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.92, 640.20 and 256.92 is: 354.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.92 : 640.20 = 256.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.92/640.20 = 256.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.92x = 640.20 × 256.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.92x = 164,480.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,480.18/463.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.54

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