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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.21, 639.27 and 266.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.21, 639.27 and 266.79 is: 368.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.21 : 639.27 = 266.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.21/639.27 = 266.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.21x = 639.27 × 266.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.21x = 170,550.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,550.84/463.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.19

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