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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.37, 639.38 and 264.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.37, 639.38 and 264.22 is: 364.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.37 : 639.38 = 264.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.37/639.38 = 264.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.37x = 639.38 × 264.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.37x = 168,932.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,932.80/463.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.58

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