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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.12, 639.12 and 266.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.12, 639.12 and 266.64 is: 367.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.12 : 639.12 = 266.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.12/639.12 = 266.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.12x = 639.12 × 266.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.12x = 170,414.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,414.96/463.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.97

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