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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.24, 640.67 and 254.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.24, 640.67 and 254.43 is: 351.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.24 : 640.67 = 254.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.24/640.67 = 254.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.24x = 640.67 × 254.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.24x = 163,004.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,004.40/464.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.12

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