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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.54, 641.06 and 254.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.54, 641.06 and 254.69 is: 351.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.54 : 641.06 = 254.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.54/641.06 = 254.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.54x = 641.06 × 254.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.54x = 163,275.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,275.49/464.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.48

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