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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.58, 639.80 and 267.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.58, 639.80 and 267.11 is: 368.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.58 : 639.80 = 267.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.58/639.80 = 267.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.58x = 639.80 × 267.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.58x = 170,896.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,896.98/463.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.65

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