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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.85, 641.49 and 255.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.85, 641.49 and 255.02 is: 351.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.85 : 641.49 = 255.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.85/641.49 = 255.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.85x = 641.49 × 255.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.85x = 163,593.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,593.02/464.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.93

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