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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.68, 639.89 and 267.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.68, 639.89 and 267.19 is: 368.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.68 : 639.89 = 267.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.68/639.89 = 267.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.68x = 639.89 × 267.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.68x = 170,970.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,970.28/463.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.72

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