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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.44, 639.49 and 267.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.44, 639.49 and 267.02 is: 368.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.44 : 639.49 = 267.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.44/639.49 = 267.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.44x = 639.49 × 267.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.44x = 170,756.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,756.62/463.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.45

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