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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.49, 639.59 and 253.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.49, 639.59 and 253.66 is: 350.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.49 : 639.59 = 253.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.49/639.59 = 253.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.49x = 639.59 × 253.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.49x = 162,235.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,235.53/463.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.03

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