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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.34, 640.76 and 254.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.34, 640.76 and 254.52 is: 351.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.34 : 640.76 = 254.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.34/640.76 = 254.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.34x = 640.76 × 254.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.34x = 163,086.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,086.24/464.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.22

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