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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.95, 642.99 and 256.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.95, 642.99 and 256.14 is: 353.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.95 : 642.99 = 256.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.95/642.99 = 256.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.95x = 642.99 × 256.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.95x = 164,693.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,693.17/465.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.45

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