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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.99, 641.66 and 255.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.99, 641.66 and 255.17 is: 352.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.99 : 641.66 = 255.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.99/641.66 = 255.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.99x = 641.66 × 255.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.99x = 163,729.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,729.81/464.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.11

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