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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.46, 639.48 and 264.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.46, 639.48 and 264.28 is: 364.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.46 : 639.48 = 264.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.46/639.48 = 264.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.46x = 639.48 × 264.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.46x = 169,002.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,002.68/463.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.66

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