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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.38, 639.47 and 253.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.38, 639.47 and 253.57 is: 349.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.38 : 639.47 = 253.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.38/639.47 = 253.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.38x = 639.47 × 253.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.38x = 162,150.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,150.41/463.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.93

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