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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.94, 640.24 and 256.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.94, 640.24 and 256.94 is: 354.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.94 : 640.24 = 256.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.94/640.24 = 256.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.94x = 640.24 × 256.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.94x = 164,500.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,500.38/463.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.57

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