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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.45, 639.58 and 266.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.45, 639.58 and 266.96 is: 368.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.45 : 639.58 = 266.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.45/639.58 = 266.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.45x = 639.58 × 266.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.45x = 170,742.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,742.28/463.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.42

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