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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.58, 643.85 and 256.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.58, 643.85 and 256.71 is: 354.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.58 : 643.85 = 256.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.58/643.85 = 256.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.58x = 643.85 × 256.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.58x = 165,281.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,281.45/466.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.24

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