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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.25, 639.29 and 266.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.25, 639.29 and 266.77 is: 368.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.25 : 639.29 = 266.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.25/639.29 = 266.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.25x = 639.29 × 266.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.25x = 170,543.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,543.39/463.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.15

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