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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.85, 640.12 and 254.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.85, 640.12 and 254.03 is: 350.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.85 : 640.12 = 254.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.85/640.12 = 254.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.85x = 640.12 × 254.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.85x = 162,609.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,609.68/463.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.57

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