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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.78, 640 and 253.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.78, 640 and 253.96 is: 350.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.78 : 640 = 253.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.78/640 = 253.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.78x = 640 × 253.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.78x = 162,534.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,534.40/463.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.46

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