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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.09, 639.05 and 253.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.09, 639.05 and 253.27 is: 349.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.09 : 639.05 = 253.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.09/639.05 = 253.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.09x = 639.05 × 253.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.09x = 161,849.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,849.00/463.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.50

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