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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.73, 641.32 and 254.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.73, 641.32 and 254.90 is: 351.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.73 : 641.32 = 254.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.73/641.32 = 254.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.73x = 641.32 × 254.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.73x = 163,472.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,472.47/464.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.76

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