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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.46, 643.71 and 256.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.46, 643.71 and 256.65 is: 354.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.46 : 643.71 = 256.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.46/643.71 = 256.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.46x = 643.71 × 256.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.46x = 165,208.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,208.17/466.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.18

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