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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.01, 638.87 and 266.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.01, 638.87 and 266.49 is: 367.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.01 : 638.87 = 266.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.01/638.87 = 266.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.01x = 638.87 × 266.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.01x = 170,251.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,251.13/463.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.71

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