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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.18, 639.25 and 264.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.18, 639.25 and 264.09 is: 364.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.18 : 639.25 = 264.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.18/639.25 = 264.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.18x = 639.25 × 264.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.18x = 168,817.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,817.00/463.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.47

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