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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.30, 640.71 and 254.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.30, 640.71 and 254.47 is: 351.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.30 : 640.71 = 254.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.30/640.71 = 254.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.30x = 640.71 × 254.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.30x = 163,037.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,037.00/464.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.15

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