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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.63, 643.97 and 253.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.63, 643.97 and 253.96 is: 350.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.63 : 643.97 = 253.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.63/643.97 = 253.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.63x = 643.97 × 253.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.63x = 163,542.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,542.62/466.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.48

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