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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.48, 639.54 and 266.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.48, 639.54 and 266.95 is: 368.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.48 : 639.54 = 266.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.48/639.54 = 266.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.48x = 639.54 × 266.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.48x = 170,725.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,725.20/463.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.36

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