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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.18, 639.20 and 266.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.18, 639.20 and 266.70 is: 368.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.18 : 639.20 = 266.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.18/639.20 = 266.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.18x = 639.20 × 266.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.18x = 170,474.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,474.64/463.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.05

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