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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.05, 638.85 and 266.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.05, 638.85 and 266.53 is: 367.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.05 : 638.85 = 266.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.05/638.85 = 266.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.05x = 638.85 × 266.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.05x = 170,270.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,270.09/463.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.71

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