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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.07, 640.39 and 254.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.07, 640.39 and 254.21 is: 350.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.07 : 640.39 = 254.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.07/640.39 = 254.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.07x = 640.39 × 254.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.07x = 162,791.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,791.46/464.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.79

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