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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.92, 647.10 and 256.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.92, 647.10 and 256.23 is: 353.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.92 : 647.10 = 256.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.92/647.10 = 256.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.92x = 647.10 × 256.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.92x = 165,806.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,806.43/468.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.59

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