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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.54, 638.26 and 263.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.54, 638.26 and 263.38 is: 363.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.54 : 638.26 = 263.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.54/638.26 = 263.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.54x = 638.26 × 263.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.54x = 168,104.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,104.92/462.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.44

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