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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.62, 639.66 and 267.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.62, 639.66 and 267.06 is: 368.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.62 : 639.66 = 267.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.62/639.66 = 267.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.62x = 639.66 × 267.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.62x = 170,827.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,827.60/463.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.46

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