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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.79, 639.99 and 267.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.79, 639.99 and 267.32 is: 368.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.79 : 639.99 = 267.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.79/639.99 = 267.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.79x = 639.99 × 267.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.79x = 171,078.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,078.93/463.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.88

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