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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.49, 642.39 and 255.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.49, 642.39 and 255.69 is: 352.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.49 : 642.39 = 255.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.49/642.39 = 255.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.49x = 642.39 × 255.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.49x = 164,250.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,250.45/465.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.85

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