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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.28, 639.14 and 266.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.28, 639.14 and 266.67 is: 367.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.28 : 639.14 = 266.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.28/639.14 = 266.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.28x = 639.14 × 266.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.28x = 170,438.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,438.13/463.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.90

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