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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.57, 641.09 and 254.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.57, 641.09 and 254.75 is: 351.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.57 : 641.09 = 254.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.57/641.09 = 254.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.57x = 641.09 × 254.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.57x = 163,313.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,313.20/464.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.54

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