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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.73, 639.98 and 264.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.73, 639.98 and 264.59 is: 365.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.73 : 639.98 = 264.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.73/639.98 = 264.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.73x = 639.98 × 264.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.73x = 169,331.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,331.18/463.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.15

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