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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.50, 639.63 and 267.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.50, 639.63 and 267.05 is: 368.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.50 : 639.63 = 267.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.50/639.63 = 267.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.50x = 639.63 × 267.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.50x = 170,809.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,809.99/463.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.52

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