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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.58, 639.72 and 264.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.58, 639.72 and 264.44 is: 364.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.58 : 639.72 = 264.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.58/639.72 = 264.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.58x = 639.72 × 264.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.58x = 169,167.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,167.56/463.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.92

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