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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.52, 639.64 and 267.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.52, 639.64 and 267.02 is: 368.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.52 : 639.64 = 267.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.52/639.64 = 267.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.52x = 639.64 × 267.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.52x = 170,796.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,796.67/463.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.48

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