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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.43, 638.10 and 263.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.43, 638.10 and 263.26 is: 363.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.43 : 638.10 = 263.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.43/638.10 = 263.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.43x = 638.10 × 263.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.43x = 167,986.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,986.21/462.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.27

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