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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.66, 641.22 and 254.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.66, 641.22 and 254.83 is: 351.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.66 : 641.22 = 254.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.66/641.22 = 254.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.66x = 641.22 × 254.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.66x = 163,402.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,402.73/464.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.66

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