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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.48, 639.55 and 267

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.48, 639.55 and 267 is: 368.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.48 : 639.55 = 267 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.48/639.55 = 267/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.48x = 639.55 × 267
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.48x = 170,759.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,759.85/463.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.43

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