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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.26, 639.32 and 253.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.26, 639.32 and 253.45 is: 349.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.26 : 639.32 = 253.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.26/639.32 = 253.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.26x = 639.32 × 253.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.26x = 162,035.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,035.65/463.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.77

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