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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.28, 639.08 and 266.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.28, 639.08 and 266.72 is: 367.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.28 : 639.08 = 266.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.28/639.08 = 266.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.28x = 639.08 × 266.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.28x = 170,455.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,455.42/463.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.93

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