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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.68, 639.87 and 267.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.68, 639.87 and 267.25 is: 368.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.68 : 639.87 = 267.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.68/639.87 = 267.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.68x = 639.87 × 267.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.68x = 171,003.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,003.92/463.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.80

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