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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.94, 641.61 and 255.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.94, 641.61 and 255.13 is: 352.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.94 : 641.61 = 255.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.94/641.61 = 255.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.94x = 641.61 × 255.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.94x = 163,693.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,693.96/464.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.08

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