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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.90, 640.16 and 254.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.90, 640.16 and 254.06 is: 350.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.90 : 640.16 = 254.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.90/640.16 = 254.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.90x = 640.16 × 254.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.90x = 162,639.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,639.05/463.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.59

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