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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.97, 640.25 and 254.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.97, 640.25 and 254.11 is: 350.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.97 : 640.25 = 254.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.97/640.25 = 254.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.97x = 640.25 × 254.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.97x = 162,694.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,694.64/463.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.66

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