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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.39, 638.06 and 263.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.39, 638.06 and 263.25 is: 363.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.39 : 638.06 = 263.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.39/638.06 = 263.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.39x = 638.06 × 263.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.39x = 167,967.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,967.98/462.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.26

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