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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.16, 639.16 and 266.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.16, 639.16 and 266.64 is: 367.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.16 : 639.16 = 266.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.16/639.16 = 266.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.16x = 639.16 × 266.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.16x = 170,425.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,425.62/463.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.96

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