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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.84, 641.46 and 255.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.84, 641.46 and 255.01 is: 351.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.84 : 641.46 = 255.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.84/641.46 = 255.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.84x = 641.46 × 255.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.84x = 163,574.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,574.23/464.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.90

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