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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.74, 638.52 and 263.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.74, 638.52 and 263.58 is: 363.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.74 : 638.52 = 263.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.74/638.52 = 263.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.74x = 638.52 × 263.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.74x = 168,301.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,301.10/462.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.71

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