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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.38, 639.48 and 253.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.38, 639.48 and 253.56 is: 349.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.38 : 639.48 = 253.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.38/639.48 = 253.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.38x = 639.48 × 253.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.38x = 162,146.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,146.55/463.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.92

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