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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.67, 643.98 and 256.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.67, 643.98 and 256.83 is: 354.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.67 : 643.98 = 256.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.67/643.98 = 256.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.67x = 643.98 × 256.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.67x = 165,393.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,393.38/466.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.42

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