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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.67, 642.63 and 255.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.67, 642.63 and 255.86 is: 353.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.67 : 642.63 = 255.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.67/642.63 = 255.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.67x = 642.63 × 255.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.67x = 164,423.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,423.47/465.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.09

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