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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.82, 640.04 and 253.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.82, 640.04 and 253.95 is: 350.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.82 : 640.04 = 253.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.82/640.04 = 253.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.82x = 640.04 × 253.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.82x = 162,540.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,540.24/463.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.44

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