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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.75, 639.95 and 264.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.75, 639.95 and 264.62 is: 365.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.75 : 639.95 = 264.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.75/639.95 = 264.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.75x = 639.95 × 264.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.75x = 169,343.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,343.85/463.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.16

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