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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.34, 640.80 and 254.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.34, 640.80 and 254.53 is: 351.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.34 : 640.80 = 254.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.34/640.80 = 254.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.34x = 640.80 × 254.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.34x = 163,100.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,100.74/464.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.25

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