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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.39, 639.46 and 261.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.39, 639.46 and 261.52 is: 360.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.39 : 639.46 = 261.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.39/639.46 = 261.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.39x = 639.46 × 261.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.39x = 167,230.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,230.31/463.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.89

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