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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.47, 639.57 and 253.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.47, 639.57 and 253.63 is: 350.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.47 : 639.57 = 253.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.47/639.57 = 253.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.47x = 639.57 × 253.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.47x = 162,212.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,212.54/463.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.00

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