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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.35, 639.30 and 266.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.35, 639.30 and 266.97 is: 368.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.35 : 639.30 = 266.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.35/639.30 = 266.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.35x = 639.30 × 266.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.35x = 170,673.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,673.92/463.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.35

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