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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.84, 638.72 and 253.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.84, 638.72 and 253.02 is: 349.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.84 : 638.72 = 253.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.84/638.72 = 253.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.84x = 638.72 × 253.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.84x = 161,607.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,607.67/462.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.17

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