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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.63, 639.87 and 264.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.63, 639.87 and 264.52 is: 365.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.63 : 639.87 = 264.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.63/639.87 = 264.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.63x = 639.87 × 264.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.63x = 169,257.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,257.09/463.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.07

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