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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.42, 638.16 and 263.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.42, 638.16 and 263.27 is: 363.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.42 : 638.16 = 263.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.42/638.16 = 263.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.42x = 638.16 × 263.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.42x = 168,005.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,005.19/462.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.32

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