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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.18, 640.54 and 254.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.18, 640.54 and 254.34 is: 350.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.18 : 640.54 = 254.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.18/640.54 = 254.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.18x = 640.54 × 254.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.18x = 162,914.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,914.94/464.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.97

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