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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.75, 641.34 and 254.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.75, 641.34 and 254.93 is: 351.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.75 : 641.34 = 254.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.75/641.34 = 254.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.75x = 641.34 × 254.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.75x = 163,493.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,493.60/464.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.79

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