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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.53, 638.23 and 263.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.53, 638.23 and 263.39 is: 363.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.53 : 638.23 = 263.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.53/638.23 = 263.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.53x = 638.23 × 263.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.53x = 168,102.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,102.23/462.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.44

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