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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.63, 641.14 and 254.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.63, 641.14 and 254.80 is: 351.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.63 : 641.14 = 254.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.63/641.14 = 254.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.63x = 641.14 × 254.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.63x = 163,359.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,359.27/464.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.59

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