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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.82, 641.46 and 255.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.82, 641.46 and 255.02 is: 351.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.82 : 641.46 = 255.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.82/641.46 = 255.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.82x = 641.46 × 255.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.82x = 163,581.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,581.92/464.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.93

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