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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.09, 640.43 and 254.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.09, 640.43 and 254.27 is: 350.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.09 : 640.43 = 254.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.09/640.43 = 254.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.09x = 640.43 × 254.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.09x = 162,842.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,842.14/464.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.88

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