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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.86, 639.80 and 267.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.86, 639.80 and 267.30 is: 368.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.86 : 639.80 = 267.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.86/639.80 = 267.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.86x = 639.80 × 267.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.86x = 171,017.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,017.20/463.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.68

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