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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.70, 639.92 and 264.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.70, 639.92 and 264.57 is: 365.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.70 : 639.92 = 264.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.70/639.92 = 264.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.70x = 639.92 × 264.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.70x = 169,302.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,302.31/463.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.12

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