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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.16, 639.12 and 263.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.16, 639.12 and 263.94 is: 364.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.16 : 639.12 = 263.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.16/639.12 = 263.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.16x = 639.12 × 263.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.16x = 168,689.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,689.33/463.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.21

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