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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.03, 639.14 and 266.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.03, 639.14 and 266.62 is: 368.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.03 : 639.14 = 266.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.03/639.14 = 266.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.03x = 639.14 × 266.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.03x = 170,405.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,405.58/463.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.02

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