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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.47, 643.68 and 256.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.47, 643.68 and 256.64 is: 354.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.47 : 643.68 = 256.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.47/643.68 = 256.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.47x = 643.68 × 256.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.47x = 165,190.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,190.82/466.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.13

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