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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.68, 639.95 and 267.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.68, 639.95 and 267.30 is: 368.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.68 : 639.95 = 267.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.68/639.95 = 267.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.68x = 639.95 × 267.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.68x = 171,058.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,058.64/463.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.92

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