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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.27, 640.70 and 254.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.27, 640.70 and 254.45 is: 351.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.27 : 640.70 = 254.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.27/640.70 = 254.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.27x = 640.70 × 254.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.27x = 163,021.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,021.64/464.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.14

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