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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.61, 639.79 and 267.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.61, 639.79 and 267.12 is: 368.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.61 : 639.79 = 267.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.61/639.79 = 267.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.61x = 639.79 × 267.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.61x = 170,900.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,900.04/463.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.63

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