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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.00, 640.32 and 254.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.00, 640.32 and 254.18 is: 350.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.00 : 640.32 = 254.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.00/640.32 = 254.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.00x = 640.32 × 254.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.00x = 162,756.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,756.21/464.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.77

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