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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.71, 638.54 and 263.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.71, 638.54 and 263.53 is: 363.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.71 : 638.54 = 263.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.71/638.54 = 263.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.71x = 638.54 × 263.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.71x = 168,274.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,274.45/462.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.67

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