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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.22, 640.63 and 254.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.22, 640.63 and 254.42 is: 351.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.22 : 640.63 = 254.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.22/640.63 = 254.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.22x = 640.63 × 254.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.22x = 162,988.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,988.33/464.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.10

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