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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.30, 640.74 and 254.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.30, 640.74 and 254.48 is: 351.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.30 : 640.74 = 254.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.30/640.74 = 254.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.30x = 640.74 × 254.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.30x = 163,055.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,055.52/464.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.19

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