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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.38, 639.46 and 266.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.38, 639.46 and 266.88 is: 368.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.38 : 639.46 = 266.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.38/639.46 = 266.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.38x = 639.46 × 266.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.38x = 170,659.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,659.08/463.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.29

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