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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.86, 642.86 and 256.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.86, 642.86 and 256.06 is: 353.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.86 : 642.86 = 256.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.86/642.86 = 256.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.86x = 642.86 × 256.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.86x = 164,610.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,610.09/465.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.35

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