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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.66, 642.62 and 255.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.66, 642.62 and 255.85 is: 353.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.66 : 642.62 = 255.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.66/642.62 = 255.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.66x = 642.62 × 255.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.66x = 164,413.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,413.36/465.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.08

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