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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.07, 638.86 and 266.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.07, 638.86 and 266.43 is: 367.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.07 : 638.86 = 266.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.07/638.86 = 266.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.07x = 638.86 × 266.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.07x = 170,211.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,211.47/463.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.57

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