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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.63, 639.88 and 267.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.63, 639.88 and 267.11 is: 368.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.63 : 639.88 = 267.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.63/639.88 = 267.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.63x = 639.88 × 267.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.63x = 170,915.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,915.15/463.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.65

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