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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.99, 640.29 and 254.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.99, 640.29 and 254.18 is: 350.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.99 : 640.29 = 254.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.99/640.29 = 254.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.99x = 640.29 × 254.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.99x = 162,748.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,748.91/463.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.76

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