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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.69, 639.78 and 267.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.69, 639.78 and 267.16 is: 368.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.69 : 639.78 = 267.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.69/639.78 = 267.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.69x = 639.78 × 267.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.69x = 170,920.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,920.43/463.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.61

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