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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.73, 639.63 and 267.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.73, 639.63 and 267.03 is: 368.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.73 : 639.63 = 267.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.73/639.63 = 267.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.73x = 639.63 × 267.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.73x = 170,800.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,800.40/463.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.32

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