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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.21, 640.62 and 254.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.21, 640.62 and 254.38 is: 351.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.21 : 640.62 = 254.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.21/640.62 = 254.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.21x = 640.62 × 254.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.21x = 162,960.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,960.92/464.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.05

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