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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.67, 695.61 and 268.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.67, 695.61 and 268.67 is: 403.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.67 : 695.61 = 268.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.67/695.61 = 268.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.67x = 695.61 × 268.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.67x = 186,888.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,888.12/463.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.06

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