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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.84, 640.08 and 253.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.84, 640.08 and 253.98 is: 350.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.84 : 640.08 = 253.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.84/640.08 = 253.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.84x = 640.08 × 253.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.84x = 162,565.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,565.00/463.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.47

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