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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.19, 639 and 266.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.19, 639 and 266.67 is: 367.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.19 : 639 = 266.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.19/639 = 266.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.19x = 639 × 266.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.19x = 170,402.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,402.13/463.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.89

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