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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.43, 639.53 and 253.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.43, 639.53 and 253.60 is: 349.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.43 : 639.53 = 253.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.43/639.53 = 253.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.43x = 639.53 × 253.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.43x = 162,184.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,184.81/463.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.97

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