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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.15, 639.16 and 253.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.15, 639.16 and 253.34 is: 349.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.15 : 639.16 = 253.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.15/639.16 = 253.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.15x = 639.16 × 253.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.15x = 161,923.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,923.53/463.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.61

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