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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.95, 640.19 and 254.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.95, 640.19 and 254.14 is: 350.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.95 : 640.19 = 254.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.95/640.19 = 254.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.95x = 640.19 × 254.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.95x = 162,696.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,696.92/463.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.68

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