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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.66, 638.44 and 263.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.66, 638.44 and 263.44 is: 363.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.66 : 638.44 = 263.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.66/638.44 = 263.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.66x = 638.44 × 263.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.66x = 168,189.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,189.32/462.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.53

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