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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.64, 639.80 and 253.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.64, 639.80 and 253.80 is: 350.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.64 : 639.80 = 253.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.64/639.80 = 253.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.64x = 639.80 × 253.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.64x = 162,381.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,381.57/463.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.23

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