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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.04, 693.53 and 267.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.04, 693.53 and 267.59 is: 400.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.04 : 693.53 = 267.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.04/693.53 = 267.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.04x = 693.53 × 267.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.04x = 185,576.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,576.89/463.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.78

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