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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.56, 639.73 and 267.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.56, 639.73 and 267.09 is: 368.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.56 : 639.73 = 267.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.56/639.73 = 267.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.56x = 639.73 × 267.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.56x = 170,865.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,865.49/463.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.59

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