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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.95, 638.92 and 263.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.95, 638.92 and 263.85 is: 364.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.95 : 638.92 = 263.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.95/638.92 = 263.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.95x = 638.92 × 263.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.95x = 168,581.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,581.77/462.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.15

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