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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.88, 642.93 and 256.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.88, 642.93 and 256.07 is: 353.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.88 : 642.93 = 256.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.88/642.93 = 256.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.88x = 642.93 × 256.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.88x = 164,635.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,635.09/465.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.39

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