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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.93, 638.84 and 253.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.93, 638.84 and 253.10 is: 349.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.93 : 638.84 = 253.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.93/638.84 = 253.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.93x = 638.84 × 253.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.93x = 161,692.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,692.95/462.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.28

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