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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.29, 639.35 and 264.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.29, 639.35 and 264.08 is: 364.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.29 : 639.35 = 264.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.29/639.35 = 264.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.29x = 639.35 × 264.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.29x = 168,839.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,839.55/463.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.44

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