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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.48, 640.95 and 254.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.48, 640.95 and 254.61 is: 351.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.48 : 640.95 = 254.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.48/640.95 = 254.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.48x = 640.95 × 254.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.48x = 163,191.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,191.01/464.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.35

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