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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.47, 642.34 and 255.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.47, 642.34 and 255.64 is: 352.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.47 : 642.34 = 255.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.47/642.34 = 255.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.47x = 642.34 × 255.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.47x = 164,207.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,207.48/465.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.78

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