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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.30, 639.49 and 266.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.30, 639.49 and 266.94 is: 368.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.30 : 639.49 = 266.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.30/639.49 = 266.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.30x = 639.49 × 266.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.30x = 170,705.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,705.46/463.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.46

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