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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.69, 641.30 and 254.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.69, 641.30 and 254.87 is: 351.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.69 : 641.30 = 254.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.69/641.30 = 254.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.69x = 641.30 × 254.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.69x = 163,448.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,448.13/464.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.74

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