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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.96, 643.04 and 256.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.96, 643.04 and 256.15 is: 353.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.96 : 643.04 = 256.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.96/643.04 = 256.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.96x = 643.04 × 256.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.96x = 164,715.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,715.18/465.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.49

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