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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.61, 639.74 and 267.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.61, 639.74 and 267.13 is: 368.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.61 : 639.74 = 267.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.61/639.74 = 267.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.61x = 639.74 × 267.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.61x = 170,892.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,892.41/463.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.62

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