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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.57, 643.87 and 256.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.57, 643.87 and 256.74 is: 354.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.57 : 643.87 = 256.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.57/643.87 = 256.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.57x = 643.87 × 256.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.57x = 165,305.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,305.98/466.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.30

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