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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.15, 639.14 and 253.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.15, 639.14 and 253.32 is: 349.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.15 : 639.14 = 253.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.15/639.14 = 253.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.15x = 639.14 × 253.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.15x = 161,907.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,907.75/463.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.58

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