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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.03, 640.34 and 254.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.03, 640.34 and 254.21 is: 350.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.03 : 640.34 = 254.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.03/640.34 = 254.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.03x = 640.34 × 254.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.03x = 162,778.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,778.27/464.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.80

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