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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.93, 640.22 and 254.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.93, 640.22 and 254.10 is: 350.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.93 : 640.22 = 254.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.93/640.22 = 254.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.93x = 640.22 × 254.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.93x = 162,679.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,679.90/463.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.66

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