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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.63, 641.13 and 254.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.63, 641.13 and 254.79 is: 351.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.63 : 641.13 = 254.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.63/641.13 = 254.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.63x = 641.13 × 254.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.63x = 163,353.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,353.51/464.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.58

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