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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.36, 639.44 and 253.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.36, 639.44 and 253.53 is: 349.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.36 : 639.44 = 253.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.36/639.44 = 253.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.36x = 639.44 × 253.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.36x = 162,117.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,117.22/463.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.87

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