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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.71, 638.55 and 263.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.71, 638.55 and 263.52 is: 363.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.71 : 638.55 = 263.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.71/638.55 = 263.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.71x = 638.55 × 263.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.71x = 168,269.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,269.38/462.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.66

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