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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.70, 639.88 and 253.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.70, 639.88 and 253.87 is: 350.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.70 : 639.88 = 253.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.70/639.88 = 253.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.70x = 639.88 × 253.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.70x = 162,446.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,446.34/463.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.33

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