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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.69, 638.60 and 263.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.69, 638.60 and 263.52 is: 363.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.69 : 638.60 = 263.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.69/638.60 = 263.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.69x = 638.60 × 263.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.69x = 168,282.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,282.55/462.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.70

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