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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.51, 639.61 and 253.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.51, 639.61 and 253.64 is: 350.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.51 : 639.61 = 253.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.51/639.61 = 253.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.51x = 639.61 × 253.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.51x = 162,230.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,230.68/463.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.00

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