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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.69, 639.87 and 253.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.69, 639.87 and 253.83 is: 350.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.69 : 639.87 = 253.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.69/639.87 = 253.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.69x = 639.87 × 253.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.69x = 162,416.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,416.05/463.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.27

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