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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.94, 638.83 and 263.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.94, 638.83 and 263.76 is: 363.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.94 : 638.83 = 263.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.94/638.83 = 263.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.94x = 638.83 × 263.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.94x = 168,497.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,497.80/462.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.97

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