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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.53, 641.06 and 254.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.53, 641.06 and 254.72 is: 351.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.53 : 641.06 = 254.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.53/641.06 = 254.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.53x = 641.06 × 254.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.53x = 163,291.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,291.72/464.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.52

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