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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.17, 643.34 and 256.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.17, 643.34 and 256.34 is: 353.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.17 : 643.34 = 256.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.17/643.34 = 256.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.17x = 643.34 × 256.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.17x = 164,913.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,913.78/466.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.76

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