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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.59, 642.52 and 255.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.59, 642.52 and 255.79 is: 352.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.59 : 642.52 = 255.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.59/642.52 = 255.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.59x = 642.52 × 255.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.59x = 164,350.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,350.23/465.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.99

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