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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.79, 641.42 and 254.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.79, 641.42 and 254.96 is: 351.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.79 : 641.42 = 254.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.79/641.42 = 254.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.79x = 641.42 × 254.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.79x = 163,536.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,536.77/464.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.85

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