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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.61, 639.63 and 267.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.61, 639.63 and 267.09 is: 368.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.61 : 639.63 = 267.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.61/639.63 = 267.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.61x = 639.63 × 267.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.61x = 170,838.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,838.78/463.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.50

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