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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.46, 642.32 and 255.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.46, 642.32 and 255.63 is: 352.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.46 : 642.32 = 255.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.46/642.32 = 255.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.46x = 642.32 × 255.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.46x = 164,194.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,194.49/465.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.76

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