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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.77, 639.98 and 253.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.77, 639.98 and 253.94 is: 350.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.77 : 639.98 = 253.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.77/639.98 = 253.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.77x = 639.98 × 253.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.77x = 162,517.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,517.49/463.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.43

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