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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.17, 637.75 and 263

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.17, 637.75 and 263 is: 362.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.17 : 637.75 = 263 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.17/637.75 = 263/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.17x = 637.75 × 263
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.17x = 167,728.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,728.25/462.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.91

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