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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.44, 643.70 and 256.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.44, 643.70 and 256.60 is: 354.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.44 : 643.70 = 256.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.44/643.70 = 256.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.44x = 643.70 × 256.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.44x = 165,173.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,173.42/466.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.12

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