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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.07, 638.83 and 266.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.07, 638.83 and 266.54 is: 367.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.07 : 638.83 = 266.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.07/638.83 = 266.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.07x = 638.83 × 266.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.07x = 170,273.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,273.75/463.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.71

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