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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.98, 640.31 and 257.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.98, 640.31 and 257.02 is: 354.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.98 : 640.31 = 257.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.98/640.31 = 257.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.98x = 640.31 × 257.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.98x = 164,572.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,572.48/463.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.70

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