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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.00, 640.29 and 254.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.00, 640.29 and 254.16 is: 350.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.00 : 640.29 = 254.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.00/640.29 = 254.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.00x = 640.29 × 254.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.00x = 162,734.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,734.66/464.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.72

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