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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.12, 639.09 and 266.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.12, 639.09 and 266.62 is: 367.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.12 : 639.09 = 266.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.12/639.09 = 266.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.12x = 639.09 × 266.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.12x = 170,394.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,394.18/463.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.93

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