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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.08, 639.03 and 266.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.08, 639.03 and 266.55 is: 367.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.08 : 639.03 = 266.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.08/639.03 = 266.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.08x = 639.03 × 266.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.08x = 170,333.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,333.45/463.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.83

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